Sweet and Sour Seitan

This is a tasty vegetarian version of a Chinese classic. You won't even be able to tell it isn't chicken! Seitan is made from wheat gluten and is very high in protein and low in fat. I recommend using a chicken-style variety.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 510 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• 1 large onion, chopped
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
• 1 pound chicken style seitan
• 1 large bell pepper, cut in strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken style seitan, and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, but still crisp.

Step 2

Stir in the pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until thickened. Mix in the pineapple chunks just before serving.