Grilled Seitan with Courgette
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes incredibly impressive. Seitan is a wonderful plant based protein that's packed with iron and amino acids, making it so satisfying and nourishing. The beauty of this dish is its simplicity: you just marinate your seitan and courgettes in a fragrant herb and garlic mixture, then get beautiful char marks on the grill. The whole thing feels elegant enough for guests but honestly, it's easy enough that I make it all the time when I want something healthy without the fuss. Paired with those tender, caramelized courgettes, it's absolutely delicious.
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Ingredients
- 450 gseitan(cut into 4 steaks, about 2cm thick)
- 3 mediumcourgette(sliced lengthwise into 5mm planks)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3 tablespoonslemon juice(fresh)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- 1 tablespoonfresh rosemary(chopped)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable broth
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
In a shallow bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk together until well combined.
Tip: Prepare the marinade while preheating your grill for even timing.
- 2
Pat the seitan steaks dry with paper towels and place them in the marinade. Turn to coat both sides evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Tip: Drying the seitan helps it develop a better crust when grilling.
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 200°C). Lightly brush the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
Tip: Allow the grill to reach full temperature before cooking for better char marks.
- 4
Toss the courgette planks with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Tip: Keep the courgette marinade separate to maintain the herb flavors for the seitan.
- 5
Place the seitan steaks on the hot grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving them. Flip carefully and cook for another 5-6 minutes until golden char marks appear and a light crust forms.
Tip: Resist the urge to flip too early—let the seitan develop a beautiful sear for optimal texture.
- 6
During the last few minutes of seitan cooking, arrange the courgette planks on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until tender with light char marks.
Tip: Grill the courgette at the end so it stays crisp and warm when served.
- 7
Transfer the grilled seitan and courgette to a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the top and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Tip: Let the seitan rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
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