Seitan Wheat Meat (Vegan Meat Substitute)

Try this easy seitan recipe for a wheat-based meat substitute that transforms any dish into a vegan-friendly meal. Use it in sandwiches or stir-fries.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 cup vital wheat gluten
• 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
• 0.25 cup tamari
• 0.25 cup liquid aminos (such as Bragg®)
• 4.5 cups vegetable broth, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir wheat gluten, 1/2 cup broth, liquid aminos, nutritional yeast, oil, and garlic together in a bowl until ingredients come together into a ball. Knead until dough has a rubbery texture. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces and shape into 1/2-inch-thick patties.

Step 2

Combine remaining 4 cups vegetable broth, water, and tamari in a large pot; bring to a boil. Carefully lower patties into boiling broth; cover the pot and return to a boil. Set the lid slightly askew to vent steam and reduce the heat to low. Continue simmering, turning occasionally, until patties are firm, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Remove from the heat and uncover the pot. Allow patties to cool in broth for 15 minutes before serving.