25g Protein Vegan “Turkey” Seitan Roast That Fooled Meat-Lovers
A delicious vegan alternative to traditional turkey roast made from seitan, perfect for holiday meals or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 cups vital wheat gluten
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, sage, and black pepper.
- Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes elastic.
- Shape the dough into a log or roast shape and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place the wrapped roast on a baking sheet and bake for 90 minutes.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to wrap the seitan roast tightly to keep its shape.
- You can add herbs and spices to suit your taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg