Hot Maple Crispy Seitan

Ingredients (all organic)

• ✓ Vital wheat gluten, 3/4 cup
• ✓ Nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp
• ✓ Smoked paprika + garlic powder, 1 tsp each
• ✓ Low-sodium vegetable broth, 2/3 cup + more for simmering
• ✓ Maple syrup, 1.5 tbsp
• ✓ Cayenne + chili flakes, 1/2 tsp each
• ✓ Apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp
• ✓ Broccoli, 2 cups
• ✓ Brown rice, 1 cup cooked
• ✓ Neutral oil, 1 tbsp

How to Prep

1. 1Knead gluten, nutritional yeast, and spices with broth 2 minutes; rest 5, then flatten into two cutlets.
2. 2Simmer the cutlets in broth 25 minutes, flipping once; they firm up as they cool.
3. 3Pan-fry in hot oil until the crust crackles, 3 minutes per side.
4. 4Boil maple, vinegar, cayenne, and chili flakes 1 minute into a glaze; brush it on thick.
5. 5Serve over rice with hard-charred broccoli and any extra glaze.