Popular Features:
View Cart

Seitan

 
Seitan
seitan
Other Names:wheat meat, wheat gluten

What is Seitan?

A protein food made from wheat gluten used in many vegetarian foods. With a chewy, meat-like texture seitan makes a good meat substitute. Like tofu seitan takes on the flavors from other foods so it is adaptable for use in many recipes.  The product shown is a pre-cooked, seasoned food sold refrigerated.  You can add the food to stir-fries or fillings for tacos or burritos. The product is available in a dry form as well which you would reconstitute and add your own seasonings.  Find seitan in health food stores as well as Asian markets.Learn more about Seitan

Substitute for Seitan

tofu
Doughs and Dumplings
Email

Favorite Seitan Recipes

  • French Country Stew
    A hearty vegetarian stew made with onions, carrots, potatoes, green beans, mushrooms, seitan and vegetable stock.
  • Deborah's Two-Layer Seitan 'Turkey' Roast
    Seitan is simmmered then layered in a pan with tofu, topped with seasoned crumbs then baked.
  • Savory Roasted Seitan
    This Savory Roasted Seitan (wheat gluten) recipe is roasted with garlic, olive oil and poultry seasoning. You can optionally add 3 cups of chopped Swiss chard to balance out the dish.
  • Boston Baked Beans with Seitan
    Navy beans cooked with molasses, brown sugar, seitan, onion, garlic and ketchup.
  • Vegan Philly Peppersteak Sandwich
    Vegan Philly Peppersteak Sandwich are made with setian which is grilled with shallots and pepper then flash-finished with cognac. Grilled vegetables are piled atop warmed whole wheat rolls and sprinkled with vegan cheese.

You May Also Like

Gourmetsleuth is supported by minimal ads and reader support. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more

Related Recipes