Best 3 Ww Sweet And Sour Seitan Recipes

Craving for a tantalizing plant-based dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than our delectable Sweet and Sour Seitan! This mouthwatering recipe transforms humble seitan into a culinary masterpiece, coated in a glossy, tangy sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and sour.

Our comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions to ensure your Sweet and Sour Seitan turns out perfectly. We also unveil two additional seitan recipes that cater to your diverse culinary desires. For those seeking a quick and simple meal, our One-Pot Seitan Stir-Fry is a lifesaver, packed with vibrant flavors and minimal cleanup. If you're in the mood for something hearty and comforting, our Seitan Goulash is a must-try, brimming with rich, savory goodness.

So, embark on a culinary adventure with our Sweet and Sour Seitan and its accompanying recipes. Savor the explosion of flavors, indulge in the tender texture of seitan, and relish the satisfaction of creating delectable plant-based dishes that nourish both your body and soul.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR SEITAN

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This is a tasty vegetarian version of a Chinese classic. You won't even be able to tell it isn't chicken! Seitan is made from wheat gluten and is very high in protein and low in fat. I recommend using a chicken-style variety.

Provided by LITTLEBOO1982

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound chicken style seitan
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large bell pepper, cut in strips
1 large onion, chopped
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
1 cup pineapple juice
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken style seitan, and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, but still crisp.
Stir in the pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until thickened. Mix in the pineapple chunks just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1379.9 mg, Sugar 47.8 g

PINEAPPLE SWEET AND SOUR SEITAN

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This recipe tastes remarkably like my favorite dish at the vegan chinese place in new york. I got it from a website of vegan recipes: http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1180/Pineapple-Sweet-and-Sour/

Provided by cassandra.snyder

Categories Chinese

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, in juice
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
24 -36 pieces baked seitan or 24 -36 pieces fried seitan
2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in
2 tablespoons cole water

Steps:

Saute onion, garlic, and ginger.
When onion begins to get translucent, add pineapple, peppers, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
When this comes to a boil, add the seitan and the dissolved cornstarch.
Cook over high heat until the sauce thickens and the seitan is heated through.
Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 214.6, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 19.9, Protein 1.3

SWEET AND SOUR CROCK-POT SEITAN

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A very flavorful, simple to throw together meal. Makes the house smell amazing! This is based on a beef recipe we used to make all the time before going vegan. It is absolutely just as tasty with seitan.

Provided by Serah B.

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 8h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb seitan, chunked
6 carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

Place seitan, carrots and onion in crockpot.
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic clove, red pepper flakes and pineapple juice until sugar is dissolved. Pour into crockpot.
Cook on low 8 hours.
30 minutes before serving, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to crockpot, along with bell peppers and pineapple chunks.
Turn crockpot up to high, and cook for 30 minutes, until peppers are crisp-tender.
Serve over rice.

Tips:

To make the seitan, you will need vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and water. You can find vital wheat gluten in most health food stores.
To make the sweet and sour sauce, you will need pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
To cook the seitan, you will need a large skillet or wok. You can also use a grill or a baking sheet.
To serve the sweet and sour seitan, you can use rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour seitan recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a classic Chinese dish. The seitan is a good source of protein and fiber, and the sweet and sour sauce is made with fresh vegetables and wholesome ingredients. This recipe is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting vegan dish to try, give this sweet and sour seitan a try.