Seitan Wheat Meat (Vegan Meat Substitute)

Name: Seitan Wheat Meat (Vegan Meat Substitute)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 1 cup vital wheat gluten; 4.5 cups vegetable broth, divided; 0.25 cup liquid aminos (such as Bragg®); 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic; 4 cups water; 0.25 cup tamari

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This easy seitan recipe is the best I've ever used. I make it often to use on sandwiches and in stir-fries.

Submitted by Deborah Mackenzie

Updated on July 17, 2024

close up view of seitan patties garnished with fresh basil, on a white platter

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

3

Yield:

3 patties

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Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

1 cup vital wheat gluten
4 ½ cups vegetable broth, divided
¼ cup liquid aminos (such as Bragg®)
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
4 cups water
¼ cup tamari

Directions

Stir wheat gluten, 1/2 cup broth, liquid aminos, nutritional yeast, oil, and garlic together in a bowl until ingredients come together into a ball. Knead until dough has a rubbery texture. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces and shape into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
Combine remaining 4 cups vegetable broth, water, and tamari in a large pot; bring to a boil. Carefully lower patties into boiling broth; cover the pot and return to a boil. Set the lid slightly askew to vent steam and reduce the heat to low. Continue simmering, turning occasionally, until patties are firm, about 1 hour.
Remove from the heat and uncover the pot. Allow patties to cool in broth for 15 minutes before serving.

Cook’s Note

This recipe makes roughly one pound of seitan. You can store the seitan with the broth in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Don't discard the broth — it makes a rich soup base!

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of broth. The actual amount of broth consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304	Calories
6g	Fat
28g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 2912mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 36g	72%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 245mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.