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Seitan stew with braised vegetables

17/11/2023

I can guide you through the preparation of seitan stew with braised vegetables, a vegan version of the traditional Italian stew. Here are the ingredients and the procedure.

Ingredients

  • 500 g seitan
  • 3 carrots
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 400 ml vegetable broth
  • 1 glass red wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Aromatic herbs to taste (rosemary, thyme, bay leaves)
  • Flour for dusting the seitan

Preparation

  1. Start by cutting the seitan into cubes and lightly flouring them.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot and add the seitan cubes, browning them until golden on all sides.
  3. Remove the seitan from the pot and set it aside.
  4. In the same pot, add a little more oil if necessary and sauté the finely chopped onion along with the crushed garlic cloves.
  5. Once the onion has become translucent, add the sliced carrots, the bell pepper cut into pieces, and the diced zucchini.
  6. Let the vegetables stew for a few minutes, then add the browned seitan.
  7. Deglaze with red wine and allow the alcohol to evaporate.
  8. Add the tomato paste and mix well.
  9. Pour in the vegetable broth, adjust the salt and pepper, and add the chosen aromatic herbs.
  10. Cover the pot and let it stew over medium-low heat for about 30-40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the seitan is well-flavored.
  11. If the liquid reduces too much during cooking, add more vegetable broth or hot water.
  12. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary.

Serve the stew hot, possibly accompanied by a side of baked potatoes or polenta.

Curiosity

The seitan stew with braised vegetables is a vegetarian version of the meat stew. Seitan, also known as “wheat meat,” is derived from wheat gluten and is valued for its texture similar to that of meat and its versatility in the kitchen. Stews are traditionally comforting dishes, and this meatless version is no exception, offering full flavors and a satisfying texture.