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Simple Grilled Seitan – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Simple Grilled Seitan

Craving that smoky, straight-from-the-grill flavor but keeping it plant-based? This grilled seitan is the ultimate answer for a 'meaty,' satisfying, and incredibly simple star for your next BBQ or weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 1.5 lbs / 450 to 680 g (24 oz) prepared seitan, cooled and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn, as needed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • for Perfect Seitan
  • For the best char, pat the seitan completely dry before brushing with oil. Moisture will steam the seitan instead of searing it.
  • For a saucy finish without burning, brush your favorite BBQ or teriyaki sauce on the seitan during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.

Method
 

  1. Start a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your broiler and place the rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source.
  2. Ensure the seitan is patted thoroughly dry.
  3. Cut it into large cubes, steaks, or leave in whole pieces.
  4. Brush all sides generously with oil.
  5. If using cubes, thread them onto skewers for easier handling.
  6. Place the seitan pieces or skewers directly on the grill grate or under the broiler.
  7. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, brushing with more oil if needed, until lightly browned and slightly charred in spots. The total cooking time should be less than 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately as whole pieces, sliced, or allow to cool for later use in sandwiches or salads.
  10. Threading seitan cubes onto skewers makes them much easier to flip and handle, especially on a grill.
  11. Don't overcrowd the grill or broiler pan. Give the seitan pieces space to ensure they brown evenly on all sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 7g

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