Seitan Piccata Recipe

Name: Seitan Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 seitan cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds; see recipe below); Whole wheat flour, for dredging; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 1/4 cup finely sliced leek, white and pale green parts; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup white wine; 1/4 cup capers, drained; 2 cups vegetable stock or water; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional); 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves; ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; Caper berries, for garnish; 1 lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional); 7 cups unbleached bread flour; 3 cups whole wheat bread flour; 4 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt; 8 cups vegetable stock or water; 1/4 cup tamari; 1 piece of kombu; 1 piece of wakame

Servings: persons

6 seitan cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds; see recipe below)
Whole wheat flour, for dredging
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup finely sliced leek, white and pale green parts
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup capers, drained
2 cups vegetable stock or water
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional)
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Caper berries, for garnish
1 lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
7 cups unbleached bread flour
3 cups whole wheat bread flour
4 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
8 cups vegetable stock or water
1/4 cup tamari
1 piece of kombu
1 piece of wakame

1
Dredge the cutlets in the whole wheat flour, shaking off any excess.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
3
Add the cutlets and cook until crisp and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
4
Place the cutlets on individual plates or a platter.
5
Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil in another saute pan over medium heat.
6
Add the shallots, leek, salt and pepper and saute until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Add the all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a roux.
8
Add the wine to deglaze the pan and stir well to incorporate the flour.
9
Add the capers, stock, bay leaf, minced parsley, thyme, turmeric and lemon juice and cook over medium heat until the sauce becomes slightly glossy, about 10 minutes.
10
Spoon the sauce onto serving plates, and place the cutlets atop the sauce.
11
Garnish with the caper berries and the optional chopped parsley and lemon slices.
12
Serve at once.

1346

kcal

Calories

Fat

230

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 seitan cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds; see recipe below), Whole wheat flour, for dredging, 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup minced shallots, and more.

Yes, Seitan Piccata falls under the General 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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