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6 servings
10 minutes
2 hours
Vital wheat gluten, or seitan, is the isolated protein from wheat products. It is also a vegan pantry staple, especially if you’re trying to meet higher protein goals. It can have as much as 27 grams of protein per serving, and is relatively low in carbs and has minimal fat.
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The powdered form is typically combined with liquid and other spices to form a dough, which can then be made into nugget, log, “wing”, or “roast” shapes. In this way, seitan is a mock meat replacement that is so much cheaper per serving than Gardein and other processed brands.
See how I incorporate seitan into my weekly meal preps (with 110+ grams of protein per day) here!
Seitan can be cooked in an air-fryer, oven, or pot of boiling water— but it is even easier to make it in a crock pot. Follow these instructions to save time and money with this delicious and protein-packed meal staple. It’s an easy recipe, especially for first-timers!
Where can you buy vital wheat gluten?
If your grocery store has it, typically in the baking aisle near flour and cornstarch. You can also buy it from bulk food stores or online at Thrive Market for much less!
Easy + Flavorful Seitan (Crockpot Recipe)
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Ingredients
2 cups vital wheat gluten
2 cups water or vegetable broth
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
pinch of black pepper and salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Mix wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls, then slowly stir to combine, forming a dough ball.
- Knead mixture with your hands until elastic and firm
- Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors to cut dough into preferred shape. Remember they will expand to about half their size as they cook!
- Cover the base of crockpot with olive oil, then place seitan in for 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low. It will be more evenly cooked through if you flip them over at the halfway point.
