Vegan Apple Khoresh with Seitan

Although the authentic Persian recipe contains chicken, this version is made with seitan for a vegan variation. Serve over saffron rice.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup apple juice
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• ½ cup seitan, cut into chunks
• 5 tart cooking apples, peeled and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until nearly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add seitan, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, and coriander and cook for 10 minutes more. Add apples, apple juice, and lime juice and cook until apples are tender, 15 to 30 minutes more. Adjust seasonings, if necessary.