Sweet and Sour Seitan

Sweet and Sour Seitan

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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

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
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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 (per serving)

510
Calories
17g
Fat
62g
Carbs
29g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 510
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 22%
Saturated Fat2g 12%
Sodium1380mg 60%
Total Carbohydrate62g 23%
Dietary Fiber7g 25%
Total Sugars48g
Protein29g
Vitamin C55mg 275%
Calcium100mg 8%
Iron5mg 27%
Potassium507mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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