Seitan Pepperoni

Seitan pepperoni is a plant-based alternative to traditional pepperoni that provides a similar flavor and texture.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Seitan Pepperoni

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Vital Wheat Gluten
• 2 teaspoon Nutritional Yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
• 2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 cup Water
• 5 drop Red Food Coloring

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, and fennel seeds.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together liquid smoke, tomato paste, soy sauce, olive oil, water, and red food coloring.
3. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and knead it into a dough.
4. Divide the dough into four equal portions and shape each portion into a log.
5. Wrap each log tightly in aluminum foil.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the seitan logs for 25 minutes.
7. Remove the logs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
8. Unwrap the logs and slice them into thin slices.
9. Use the seitan pepperoni slices in your favorite recipes or enjoy them as a snack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.