Epic BBQ Seitan Sandwich
Want a meaty sandwich without the meat? This epic sandwich is going to blow your mind! Seitan (vital wheat gluten) gives it a meat-like texture that satisfies and boasts a whopping 46 grams of protein per serving!
Servings 6
Calories 593kcal
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
For the seitan:
- 2 cups vital wheat gluten
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 3 tbsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce *
- ¼ cup tahini
For the sandwich:
- 12 slices whole grain bread
- 2 cups lettuce
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 2 avocado sliced
- ½ cup red onion sliced
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. In a smaller bowl, combine the wet ingredients. Then add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well. Knead the dough until it becomes elastic. Basically until everything is well incorporated and the dough becomes stretchy.
- Place the dough on a pre-greased baking tray (or line with parchment paper) and flatten out to 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake the seitan for about 35-40 minutes until it has a sturdy texture.
- Allow to cool a bit to avoid burning yourself, then slice the seitan into strips. Cut 9 lines across the width and one down the middle lengthwise to make 18 total strips (if not adjusting servings).
- Assemble your sandwich to your liking with the rest of the ingredients and add the seitan.
- This recipe as is makes 6 sandwiches.
Notes
*In order to make soy-free, use coconut aminos.
Can make the seitan ahead of time and assemble the sandwich before eating. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
For even more flavor, try this easy homemade BBQ sauce!
Nutrition
Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 1032mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 10mg