Grilled Seitan with Rocket
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a delicious weeknight dinner that comes together in under an hour. This grilled seitan with rocket is one of my go to meals when I want something satisfying yet light. Seitan is wonderfully protein packed, making it perfect for vegetarians and vegans, and it takes on a beautiful char on the grill. What I love most is how quick and affordable it is to prepare, with simple ingredients that likely sit in your pantry already. The peppery rocket adds a fresh contrast to the smoky seitan, while the cherry tomatoes and pine nuts bring wonderful texture and richness.
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Ingredients
- 500 gseitan(cut into 4 thick steaks)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 150 gfresh rocket
- 200 gcherry tomatoes(halved)
- 1red onion(thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoondried oregano
- 2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 50 gpine nuts(toasted)
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Instructions
- 1
Pat the seitan steaks dry with paper towels and brush both sides generously with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Tip: Dry seitan helps it achieve a better char when grilling.
- 2
Season all sides of the seitan with sea salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and allow it to heat for 5 minutes until hot.
Tip: A hot grill creates beautiful grill marks and caramelization.
- 4
Place the seitan steaks on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving them.
Tip: Resist the urge to flip too early to develop a golden crust.
- 5
Flip the seitan and cook for another 5-6 minutes on the second side until grill marks appear and the edges are caramelized.
- 6
While the seitan grills, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- 7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh rocket, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices.
- 8
Drizzle the rocket salad with balsamic vinegar and toss gently to combine.
- 9
Transfer the grilled seitan steaks to serving plates and drizzle with the warm garlic and lemon oil.
- 10
Divide the rocket salad among the plates alongside the seitan, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, and serve immediately.
Tip: Serve while the seitan is still warm for the best flavour contrast with the fresh salad.
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