Vegan piccata is a bright and zesty dish that brings lemon, garlic, and capers together with tender seitan. It tastes fresh, slightly tangy, and comforting at the same time. The sauce is smooth and full of flavor, making every bite feel special.
This meal is simple and quick to make. In less than half an hour, you can enjoy a dish that looks fancy but is easy enough for any day. Serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes, or bread to soak up the sauce.
Ingredients
- Seitan pieces
- Salt
- Black pepper
- All purpose flour
- Vegan butter or olive oil
- Shallot sliced
- Garlic chopped
- White wine
- Vegetable broth
- Lemon sliced
- Capers
- Fresh parsley
How to Make
- Season the seitan with salt and pepper. Coat it lightly with flour.
- Heat some butter or oil in a pan. Cook the seitan until golden and warm. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan add more butter or oil. Add shallot and garlic and cook for about one minute.
- Pour in white wine and scrape the bottom of the pan. Add vegetable broth and let it simmer for five minutes.
- Add lemon slices, capers, and the cooked seitan back to the pan. Pour in a little more broth and let it cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with pasta, bread, or mashed potatoes.
Protein in Each Item
- Seitan: about 20 grams of protein per serving
- Garlic, shallot, lemon, and capers: very small amounts of protein
- Vegetable broth: almost no protein
This recipe gives a strong protein boost from seitan while still being light and refreshing.
Disclaimer
This recipe is for home cooking and enjoyment. It is not diet or medical advice. If you have food allergies or health concerns please ask your doctor or nutrition expert before trying.
