Savory Sweet & Sour Seitan Delight
Indulge in the rich, bold flavors of this Savory Sweet & Sour Seitan Delight, a comforting meal that comes together effortlessly in your crockpot. Packed with tender seitan, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet pineapple, this dish honors its roots with a vegan twist. The aroma wafts through your home, making it impossible not to smile as it cooks. Serve it over fluffy rice for a wholesome dinner that’s both satisfying and brimming with flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, this dish is a nod to the beloved classic, now tailored for a meat-free lifestyle.
6
Servings
133
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Seitan
1 lb (chunked)
Carrots
6 (chopped)
Onion
1 large (chopped)
Brown Sugar
1/3 cup (packed)
Soy Sauce
3 tablespoons
Garlic
1 large clove (minced)
Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoon
Pineapple Chunks
(20 ounce) can (drained, juice reserved)
Cornstarch
3 tablespoons
Cold Water
3 tablespoons
Red Bell Pepper
1 (seeded and chopped)
Green Bell Pepper
1 (seeded and chopped)
Instructions
1
Begin by placing the chunked seitan, chopped carrots, and chopped onion into your crockpot, creating a hearty base for the dish.
2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the packed brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and reserved pineapple juice until the brown sugar has fully dissolved.
3
Pour the sweet and sour mixture over the ingredients in the crockpot, ensuring everything is well coated.
4
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
5
About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with cold water in a bowl until smooth. Then, add this mixture along with the chopped bell peppers and drained pineapple chunks to the crockpot.
6
Increase the crockpot temperature to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are crisp-tender.
7
Serve the savory sweet and sour seitan over a bed of rice to soak up the delicious sauce. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition Information
3g
Fat
20g
Carbs
6g
Protein
1.67g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Sweet & Sour Seitan Delight?
It is a vegan one-dish meal featuring tender seitan, bell peppers, and pineapple cooked in a crockpot with a savory sweet and sour sauce.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, the recipe uses seitan as a protein source and contains no animal products.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What is the main protein source?
The main protein source is one pound of chunked seitan.
How long does it take to cook on low?
The base ingredients cook on low for 8 hours, followed by an additional 30 minutes on high.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are 133 calories per serving.
What vegetables are included in the recipe?
The dish includes carrots, onion, and red and green bell peppers.
Is there any fruit in this dish?
Yes, it includes a 20-ounce can of pineapple chunks.
How do I thicken the sauce?
The sauce is thickened using a mixture of 3 tablespoons of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of cold water.
What is the recommended side dish?
It is recommended to serve the seitan over a bed of fluffy rice to soak up the sauce.
How much fat is in each serving?
Each serving contains 3g of fat.
How much protein is in each serving?
There are 6g of protein per serving.
What is the carbohydrate content?
Each serving contains 20g of carbohydrates.
When do I add the bell peppers?
Bell peppers are added during the final 30 minutes of cooking on the high setting.
Do I use the pineapple juice?
Yes, the juice should be reserved and mixed with brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Is this dish spicy?
It has a very mild heat from 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
How many carrots are needed?
The recipe calls for 6 chopped carrots.
What kind of sugar is used?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of packed brown sugar.
How much soy sauce is required?
You will need 3 tablespoons of soy sauce.
Does the recipe require garlic?
Yes, it uses one large minced garlic clove.
What type of onion should I use?
The recipe specifies one large chopped onion.
How much fiber is in a serving?
There is 1.67g of fiber per serving.
Can I use this recipe for meal prep?
Yes, it is described as being perfect for meal prep or family gatherings.
Is this a slow cooker recipe?
Yes, it is specifically designed to be prepared in a crockpot.
How many ingredients are in the recipe?
There are 12 total ingredients listed.
What is the category of this meal?
It is categorized as a One Dish Meal.
Should the bell peppers be seeded?
Yes, the red and green bell peppers should be seeded and chopped before adding.
Is seitan gluten-free?
No, seitan is made from wheat gluten and is not suitable for gluten-free diets.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include crock-pot, seitan, vegan, sweet and sour, and comfort food.
What is the texture of the bell peppers?
They should be cooked until they are crisp-tender.