This recipe is inspired by my childhood next door neighbor, who used to host parties out of his garage. He would set up long folding tables, and everyone would come out with hot dishes, barbecue, warm rolls and amazing desserts. The adults would drink beer, and the kids would run around. I always loved that…
Tag: Vegan Seitan Recipes
Slow Cooker Seitan and Green Pea Stew
As cooler months approach, I get more and more excited to breakout my slow cooker. I love how it infuses vegan ingredients, like seitan, potatoes, jackfruit, carrots and more, with intense flavor. Not only is the slow cooker easy to use, but next thing you know, you have a dish saturated in deliciousness. And this…
Slow Cooker Vegan Chili Verde
When I bought the ingredients for this recipe, the cashier at the grocery store commented, “Now, that’s what I call the right ratio of chiles to tomatillos.” I told him, “If you’re gonna do it, then do it.” He probably didn’t realize that I was going to cook up a vegan version of chili verde…
Slow Cooker Vegan Ropa Vieja
Today’s recipe is inspired by the Cuban national dish, ropa vieja. The English translation of ropa vieja is “old clothes”, because the shredded beef and vegetables look like rags. This vegan version uses thin sliced seitan, shredded jackfruit, dry white wine, peppers, red onion, crushed tomatoes, green olives, and savory herbs and spices. Simmer it…
Hearty Seitan and Winter Wheat Berry Chili
I’m going through a phase with whole grains. Maybe it’s because Bob’s Red Mill is right down the street? Maybe it’s because I feel burnt out on brown rice? Maybe it’s because the texture of whole grains are more interesting to eat? It is probably all of these things. And fall is the perfect time…