Spicy Seitan Recipe

Name: Spicy Seitan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 tablespoons canola oil or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, use more to taste)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 cup water
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons canola oil or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, use more to taste)

1
Sift together all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2
In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients.
3
Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients.
4
Knead until well mixed and shape into an 8 inch (or so) loaf.
5
Lay out a fairly large sheet of aluminum foil, place the loaf in the center, and wrap foil around loaf lengthwise, twisting the ends to form a sausage link-like loaf.
6
Steam loaf (still wrapped in foil) for 30-45 mins (see note in description).
7
Pre-heat oven to 350u00b0F.
8
Place loaf (still wrapped foil) on a baking sheet or in a pan and bake for 30-45 mins (see note in description).
9
Remove, unwrap, let cool, and enjoy!

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Spicy Seitan 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.

Spicy Seitan

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