seitan roast

This homemade Seitan Roast En Croute recipe is the perfect main dish for your vegan holiday table.  Stuffed with vegetarian bread stuffing and wrapped in a puff pastry crust, this is a fantastic plant based replacement for turkey for your Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any special dinner.

Stuffed Vegan Seitan Roast

vegan-friendly bread stuffing

vegan puff pastry, defrosted**

extra firm tofu (frozen, defrosted, and pressed)

vegan butter

onions

celery

Tbsp chopped garlic

thyme

rosemary

water

vital wheat gluten

chicken bouillon powder*

Tbsp all-purpose flour

salt

tsp black pepper

TWO DAYS PRIOR, PREP THE TOFU: Place it...

TWO DAYS PRIOR, PREP THE TOFU: Place it in the freezer (in its container, water and all) until frozen through (usually overnight). Then, remove the tofu from the freezer and let it sit on the counter or in your fridge until defrosted. From here, you can open the package, drain the excess water, and press the extra water out of the tofu block using a tofu press or paper towels. You can also give it a gentle squeeze over the sink after pressing to REALLY get the water out. Weigh the tofu in this state and proceed.

SAUTE THE VEGGIES: Heat a large skillet on...

SAUTE THE VEGGIES: Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp of the vegan butter. Once melted, add the onion and celery, sprinkle them with a pinch of salt, and saute for 5 minutes. Then, add the garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Turn the heat to medium and saute for another 2 minutes. Finally, add the water and remainder of the vegan butter and stir until the butter is completely melted.

BLEND THE WET INGREDIENTS: Remove the skillet from...

BLEND THE WET INGREDIENTS: Remove the skillet from heat and carefully add its contents to a blender or food processor. Add the tofu and blend on high for 1 minute until everything is smooth and well-combined.

MAKE THE SEITAN DOUGH: In a large mixing...

MAKE THE SEITAN DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Use a large wooden spoon to create a well in the center of your dry mixture and pour in the contents of the food processor.  Stir until a rough dough is formed. Then, get in there with your hands and knead the dough together for no longer than 30 seconds (set a timer / do NOT overknead.) The dough should be completely combined with no dry spots.

ROLL AND STEAM THE ROAST: Prepare your steaming...

ROLL AND STEAM THE ROAST: Prepare your steaming mechanism and lightly flour a clean counter and rolling pin with the wheat gluten. Place the seitan on the counter and roll it flat into a large rectangle. Line the stuffing along the longer side of the rectangle, about ½ inch from the edge. Use clean, dry hands to roll the seitan upwards over the stuffing and keep rolling upwards until there is no more seitan to roll. Pinch the seam and ends together to seal and roll it in tin foil***. Steam for 30 minutes and let it cool another 10 minutes before unwrapping it.

WRAP AND BAKE THE ROAST: When your roast...

WRAP AND BAKE THE ROAST: When your roast is almost finished cooling, preheat the oven to 400F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and roll out the puff pastry sheet to be slightly longer than the roast. Carefully unwrap the foil from the roast and re-wrap it tightly and evenly in the puff pastry, pinching the seam and ends to seal. Place your roast on the baking sheet (seam on the bottom) and bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes or until the puff pastry is lightly browned. Let the roast cool 5-10 minutes before slicing, and enjoy!

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This homemade Seitan Roast En Croute recipe is the perfect main dish for your vegan holiday table. Stuffed with vegetarian bread stuffing and wrapped in a puff pastry crust, this is a fantastic plant based replacement for turkey for your Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any special dinner. It takes a fair amount of time to prepare but is pretty easy to put together and is sure to be a big hit with the whole family!

Homemade Vegan Stuffed Seitan Roast

This epic vegan Sunday roast dinner is complete with savory seitan roast beef, marinated tender root vegetables, and a creamy mushroom gravy. Make this vegan and vegetarian roast for a cozy and hearty Sunday dinner or for a memorable holiday meal. 

Serve with sides like vegan brioche buns or mashed potatoes for a complete Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner

Vegan Sunday Roast Dinner with Gravy

recipe Vegan Miso Mushroom Gravy

chickpeas, drained, minced (see instructions below)

yellow onion, minced (see instructions below)

soy sauce

Worcestershire sauce

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

tomato paste

stock

yeast

garlic powder

tsp smoked paprika

mustard

½ lb of carrots, peeled & roughly chopped

celery stalks, roughly chopped

Yukon gold potatoes, quartered

Rosemary,

butter

dry red wine, stock

brown sugar

¼ tsp dried thyme

Mix the marinade ingredients together in a small...

Mix the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

Prep the vegetables by chopping them. Then, place...

Prep the vegetables by chopping them. Then, place them in a 9x13” (22 x 33 cm) pan drizzled with olive oil.  

In a large bowl stir together the vital...

In a large bowl stir together the vital wheat gluten and the dry spices (1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground mustard, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast).

In a food processor, add the chickpeas and...

In a food processor, add the chickpeas and onion. Chop until they are a finely minced texture, but not a blended paste. Set aside. They should still have some texture (see image in the post above). 

Make a well in the center of the...

Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the chickpea and onion mixture and the liquids (3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp vegan Worcestershire, ½ cup + 3 tbsp veggie stock).

Stir to combine. Use your hands to gently...

Stir to combine. Use your hands to gently knead any remaining vital wheat gluten left at the bottom of the bowl into the seitan. If the dough feels very dry, add 1 tbsp veggie stock and gently knead to combine. (See images or video above for reference). If there's a little bit of vital wheat gluten that can't be incorporated, this is okay.

Knead with your hands for 1 minute until...

Knead with your hands for 1 minute until the dough feels elastic and comes together into a moist loaf (see images or video in post above). Do not over-knead- this will lead to seitan that is too chewy.

Shape the seitan into a rounded log/loaf about...

Shape the seitan into a rounded log/loaf about 7” long and 3-4” wide. 

Cut three, equally spaced slices (about 3/4” /...

Cut three, equally spaced slices (about 3/4” / 2 cm down) into the log (so the marinade can seep into the inside of the seitan).

Optional: Wrap with cooking twine to help it...

Optional: Wrap with cooking twine to help it keep its shape while baking.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190C). 

Place the seitan into the center of the...

Place the seitan into the center of the oiled baking dish with the prepared vegetables. 

Pour ¾ of the marinade on top of...

Pour ¾ of the marinade on top of the roast and veggies. Make sure the outside of the seitan is evenly coated. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover with foil.

Bake the seitan for 45 minutes, covered. 

Uncover, and baste with the remaining marinade. Stir...

Uncover, and baste with the remaining marinade. Stir the veggies to coat. Bake for 20-25 more minutes uncovered. 

The seitan should be slightly caramelized and browned....

The seitan should be slightly caramelized and browned. It may still feel soft but once it cools slightly, the roast will firm up and become chewier.

Let cool 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with...

Let cool 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh thyme, rosemary or sage. Serve with gravy.

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This epic vegan Sunday roast dinner is complete with savory seitan roast beef, marinated tender root vegetables, and a creamy mushroom gravy. Make this vegan and vegetarian roast for a cozy and hearty Sunday dinner or for a memorable holiday meal, like Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Vegan Seitan Sunday Roast Dinner

This Vegan Ham Roast is easy to make and the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table! It&#039;s meaty, smoky, sweet and the maple glaze creates the most amazing crust.

Vegan Ham Roast with Maple Glaze

chickpeas,

chicken broth

olive oil

nutritional yeast

liquid smoke

maple syrup

cloves

onion powder

chicken

brown sugar,

dijon mustard

cinnamon

cloves,

pineapple rings,

In a blender or food processor, add the drained chickpeas, broth, olive oil, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, liquid smoke, maple syrup, paprika, cloves, onion powder and garlic powder and blend or process until smooth.

Transfer the blended mixture to a large mixing bowl, getting all the last bits with a spatula.

Add the vital wheat gluten to the bowl and start to mix it into the wet ingredients with a spatula or spoon, then use your hands and mix until it starts to come together. Sprinkle a little vital wheat gluten on a clean surface, transfer the mixture to the surface and knead about 10 times. Carefully shape it into a loaf.

Get out a large pot with a steamer basket (flat bottom preferred, see Notes if you don&#039;t have steamer basket.) Place the loaf on the steamer basket with about 3 cups of broth on the bottom for steaming, but don&#039;t let the ham sit in the broth.

Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat so it’s simmering but not boiling too hard. Steam for 1 hour, and make sure to add more broth if it evaporates too soon. You can pour some additional broth over the roast halfway through.

Remove the pot from heat and open the lid so the loaf can cool for a few minutes. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients and set aside.

Place the steamed ham in a casserole dish or a pan with a rim, and score it in a crisscross pattern. You can stick whole cloves in the diamonds if desired.  SEE PHOTOS for reference. You can also skip this part if you&#039;d like.

Pour about 1/2 of the glaze over the loaf and place pineapple rings around the roast (optional). Place in the oven to roast for about 30 minutes. Every 10 minutes or so, baste with more glaze. Save a little glaze for the very end, to pour over just before serving. Let cool for 15 minutes, remove the whole cloves and serve. Slice fairly thin for the best texture. Enjoy!

Thank you for this recipe. I can’t wait to make for Easter.
Can I make this without oil? Should I substitute broth?

I have found this site and I am excited to try some of these dishes !  For this one, can I make it ahead and freeze at any stage, for example after steaming it and before roasting/glazing it ?  I will have visitors and I want to get ahead in terms of preparation ?

Hi Nora,

I made this for supper last night as a side for baked beans. It was so good we forgot the tater tots in the airfyer!
Love your recipes and insights.
Your efforts and creativity are appreciated.  Happy 2024!

Best recipe ever, made it several times already, works like a charm, like all the others that you are creating. You are the best!!!

What a treat. Quite easy to make and it is tasty!  Will have “ham” sandwiches for lunch this week. Great flavor and texture.

We LOVE this recipe and make it every year for Christmas. Even our meat eating family loves it. Our favorite part it crisping up leftovers to make "bacon" the next day. Thanks for so many amazing recipes Nora!

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