Homemade Seitan Wheat Protein (Vegan Meat Alternative)
Homemade Seitan Wheat Protein (Vegan Meat Alternative) delivers a tender-chewy bite with a deep, savory backbone from tamari, liquid aminos, and nutritional yeast. Its balanced seasoning makes it versatile for sandwiches, stir-fries, or grilling, and a gentle simmer keeps the texture dense yet succulent. Serve it for weeknight dinners or meal prep when you want a hearty plant-based centerpiece.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Seitan Wheat Protein (Vegan Meat Alternative), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, mix wheat gluten, 1/2 cup broth, liquid aminos, nutritional yeast, oil, and garlic until the mixture forms a ball. Knead until the dough feels rubbery. Split the dough into 3 equal portions and press into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
- 2
In a large pot, combine the remaining 4 cups vegetable broth, water, and tamari and bring to a boil. Gently lower the patties into the boiling broth; cover and bring back to a boil. Set the lid slightly ajar to release steam and lower the heat to low. Simmer, turning now and then, until the patties are firm, about 1 hour.
- 3
Take the pot off the heat and remove the lid. Let the patties cool in the broth for 15 minutes before serving.
- Calories 493.2 kcal High 25%
- Protein 49.91 g Good Source 100%
- Carbohydrate 48.56 g 18%
- Total Fat 10.36 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.45 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 2597.36 mg High 113%
- Dietary Fiber 17.64 g Good Source 63%
- Total Sugars 18.03 g --
- Added Sugars 14.95 g High 30%
- Calcium 95.7 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.11 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 514.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 405.65 mcg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin C 4.43 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Homemade Seitan Wheat Protein (Vegan Meat Alternative) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Liquid Aminos, Minced Garlic, Nutritional Yeast, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 493.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Seitan Wheat Protein (Vegan Meat Alternative) made of?
- The main ingredients are Liquid Aminos, Minced Garlic, Nutritional Yeast, Olive Oil, Tamari. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Seitan Wheat Protein (Vegan Meat Alternative)?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 493.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Seitan Wheat Protein (Vegan Meat Alternative) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Homemade Seitan Wheat Protein (Vegan Meat Alternative) healthy?
- Homemade Seitan Wheat Protein (Vegan Meat Alternative) has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 493.2 calories and 49.91 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2597.36 mg (113% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.45 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.95 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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