Sweet and Sour Seitan Recipe
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Sweet and Sour Seitan

By: LITTLEBOO1982 
"This is a tasty vegetarian version of a Chinese classic. You won't even be able to tell it isn't chicken! Seitan is made from wheat gluten and is very high in protein and low in fat. I recommend using a chicken-style variety."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 pound chicken style seitan
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large bell pepper, cut in strips
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken style seitan, and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, but still crisp.
  2. Stir in the pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until thickened. Mix in the pineapple chunks just before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 510 | Total Fat: 17.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2005 by Kathleen   view full review
We made this tonight and it was super yummy. Next time we make it, we'll probably use more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by BetsyCrocker   view full review
Very delicious. Our store didn't have Seitan, so I used frozen Veggie Chicken Strips and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2009 by scottishlassfergie   view full review
This was the first time I had used seitan and only had an 8 oz package, so I added mushrooms,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by KARISLR   view full review
This was really good, my boyfriend (who has been known to scoff at my attepmts to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by Irene   view full review
A great find. Will be making this again and again. I use fructose instead of brown sugar.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by Hooligan77   view full review
Quite tasty. Both my bf and I loved it. Did not turn out the same color as the one in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by BLUEMMANEM   view full review
I made this dish for my husband and his ultra picky vegetarian father.. it came out amazing! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by Jenny   view full review
This was good. The sauce tasted great. I used a canned seitan which I didn't really care for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by okibanana   view full review
Wow! This was amazing. Made everything exactly as directed - except I used Morningstar chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2009 by purple-girl   view full review
This was the first time my husband and I have ever had seitan (wish I knew how to pronouce...

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