Description
Savory and protein-rich seitan strips served with a tangy mustard dip—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying)
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Stir in the water or vegetable broth and soy sauce until a dough forms. Knead for 2-3 minutes until firm and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a flat rectangle and cut into thin strips.
- Steam the seitan strips for 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the steamed seitan strips until golden and crispy on the edges, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, prepare the mustard dip by mixing vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Serve the seitan strips warm with the mustard dip on the side.
Notes
- Seitan strips can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Adjust the spices to your taste—add chili flakes for heat.
- Try baking instead of pan-frying for a lower-fat version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg