Spicy Seitan

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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)

Instructions

  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 350°F.
  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!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

743 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 37.3g 75% DV
Total Fat 43.8g 56% DV
Carbs 75.3g 27% DV
Fiber 26.4g 94% DV
Sugar 10.2g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11624.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2270.8mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1181mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 26.8mg 30% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 501.8mg 39% DV
Iron 29.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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