Seitan is a Vegan Crunk Tester, Pasta from Pasta e Verdura
This seitan was
amazing. I made it for my Lost night, and everyone loved it, even the people who had never had seitan before. The seitan is all mustardy and sweet and delicious, and has the best ever texture from the breadcrumbs and pecans, which get just a little bit soggy from the glaze. Seriously, the mustard and the maple syrup are pretty much the best thing ever together, and the crunch of the breading just takes it to the next level. A++, will eat again.
The pasta was really simple - just roasted beets & red onion & rosemary mixed with pasta and a little bit of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. It was really easy to make, although roasting the beets took a while. I love how the beets turned the pasta pink, and how the beet slices and the pasta kind of have the same shape. If I make this again, I'll probably saute the onion instead of roasting it, because the roasted onion was super annoying to cut up. Overall, a super simple but tasty and satisfying dish. Also, the leftovers were totally delicious with a little cashew ricotta mixed in.
Local: Beets, salad
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May 23rd, 2009 15:25
This was so delicious! My first time with seitan was a good one, it didn’t hurt at all. Those beets were so good. I also enjoyed the salad.
May 23rd, 2009 16:53
I am craving this like crazy now! Your descriptions sound wonderful.
May 23rd, 2009 16:55
Ooh, that seitan looks excellent. I may have to try something like it…
May 23rd, 2009 18:02
I love the color of the pasta!! Plus it sounds tasty too, I love roasted beets.
May 24th, 2009 07:37
where do you get your gluten flour from? Henry’s? I didn’t see Vital Gluten in the bulk bin and got another kind which made my seitan all soggy.
May 24th, 2009 14:15
Wow that seitan looks amazing, my breading never turns out so well, great job!
May 26th, 2009 14:57
isn’t Bianca’s maple butter glaze the best thing ever? Bianca = a genius when it comes to rock’n southern vegan recipes! we loved everything we’ve tested, too! mmmmmm! i love the beety pasta – it’s the prettiest shade of pink! hooray! it sounds like it would fo ‘sho be more stellar with a little cashew ricotta. yummers!