Seitan Piccata Recipe

Name: Seitan Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 6 seitan cutlets, rinsed and drained; Whole-wheat flour for dredging; 4 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 Tbs. drained capers; 1/2 tsp. minced garlic; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tbs. nonhydrogenated vegan margarine; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; Large caper berries or lemon slices, for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

6 seitan cutlets, rinsed and drained
Whole-wheat flour for dredging
4 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
2 Tbs. drained capers
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs. nonhydrogenated vegan margarine
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Large caper berries or lemon slices, for garnish, optional

1
1. Dredge seitan cutlets in flour, shaking off excess.
2
Heat 2 Tbs. olive oil in skillet over high heat. Saute cutlets in oil 30 seconds per side, or until crisp and golden brown. Remove seitan from skillet, and drain on paper-towel-lined plate.
3
Add remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil to skillet, and return to high heat. Add shallots, onion, capers, and garlic, and saute 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened, stirring frequently. Whisk in wine and lemon juice, and cook 3 to 5 minutes more.
4
Add broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 1 minute to combine flavors. Whisk in parsley, margarine, salt, and pepper. Pour over seitan cutlets, garnish with large caper berries or lemon slices, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 seitan cutlets, rinsed and drained, Whole-wheat flour for dredging, 4 Tbs. olive oil, divided, 1/4 cup chopped shallots, and more.

Yes, Seitan Piccata falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Seitan Piccata

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