Weekly Spotlight: Using Seitan to Create Delicious Holiday Entrees!

Creating delicious faux meat substitutes can be done using plants such as beans or nuts, or can be created using seitan, which is a faux meat replacement that uses vital wheat gluten as a base. The result is a wonderfully chewy and satisfying entree. Usually when making seitan, a variety of flavors are mixed with the vital wheat gluten, along with vegetable broth to create a dough. Then, it’s usually steamed or baked to create seitan.

Seitan uses vital wheat gluten so it’s not suitable for those who are gluten-free, but there are many ways to create other entrees using nuts or lentils. There are a few options below of lentil loaves and nut roasts that you can whip up to share this holiday season. If you’re looking for more entrees to make, check out these 30 Stunning Plant-Based Entrées That Will Be the Star of Thanksgiving Dinner!

If you’re looking for ways to use seitan to replace turkey, you can make this Gluten-Free Vegan Turkey or even this Turkey Roll with Stuffing by Plant-Based Meats by Robin Asbell are great recipes to start with.

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This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to use seitan to create delicious holiday entrees!

Seitan Roasts

Source: Stuffed Seitan Roast

These seitan roasts are perfect to use as an entree! You can stuff your seitan roast with a filling, or you can simply enjoy it in slices with gravy. These are all created using vital wheat gluten to get that chewy and meaty texture.

• Mini Stuffed Seitan Roasts With Instant Mushroom Gravy by Anja Cass
• Stuffed Seitan Roast by Denise Perrault
• Savory Seitan Roast by Inka Szot
• Stuffed Seitan Roast by Josephine Watmore
• Homemade Seitan Roast by Maya Sozer
• Sage and Onion Seitan Roast by Becca Pusey

Other Seitan Entrees

Source: Sweet Potato Seitan Burger with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

If you’re wondering what else can be made with seitan, here are a few recipes to get you started! You can create all sorts of meat substitutes with it, including faux ribs and sausage. You can even use it to create beef for a yummy 10-minute Seitan ‘Beef’ and Broccoli dish!

• Barbecue ‘Ribs’ by  Yana Chistyakova
• Seitan Sausage With Mac and Smoky Cheddar Cheese by  Melanie Sorrentino
• 10-Minute Seitan ‘Beef’ and Broccoli by Kristen Genton
• Sweet Potato Seitan Burger with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce by True Foods Blog
• Carving Board Seitan ‘Pastrami’ by Joni Marie Newman
• Seitan Steak With Peppercorn Sauce by Stephanie Davies
• White Mac and Cheese With Buffalo Seitan by Melanie Sorrentino
• Seitan Burger by Nina Olsson

Creating Nut Loaves and Lentil Loaves

Source: Festive Nut Roast

These nut loaves and lentil loaves are also wonderful options for an entree. These are not only plant-based, but they pack in umami flavors that are savory and satisfying. There are many ways to make these loaves, so check out the options below.

• Festive Nut Roast by Carol Clayton
• Hazelnut and Orange Nut Roast With Cranberry Sauce by Annabelle Randles
• Nut Roast With Cranberry Orange Compote by Holly Jade
• Simple Lentil Loaf by Nele Liivlaid
• Walnut Lentil Loaf by Helene Maj
• Lentil Loaf With Celery Root Mash by Gabrielle St. Claire

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