Instant Pot® Seitan Loaf

Go meatless and prepare this vegan seitan loaf quickly and easily in an Instant Pot® for everyone can enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 293 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
• ¼ cup garbanzo bean flour
• ½ teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 ½ cups vital wheat gluten
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• ½ teaspoon crushed dried oregano
• 2 cups vegetable broth, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

Whisk wheat gluten, bean flour, nutritional yeast, thyme, oregano, and salt together in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Whisk 1 cup broth, tamari, liquid smoke, and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Add to dry ingredients and stir until well combined. A dough will start to form.

Step 4

Knead for 5 minutes, then form into a log shape about 2 inches in diameter and 8 inches long. Wrap with cheesecloth.

Step 5

Place in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with remaining broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 6

Remove seitan and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.