Sweet Mustard Glazed Seitan

• This delicious and impressive vegan roast requires no cooking skills!
• Easy to make, flavoursome and versatile.
• Can be eaten on its own warm or cold.
• Delicious served with roasted vegetables.
• Great addition to wraps and sandwiches.
• Can be chopped and fried with your favourite spices.

Vital Wheat Gluten 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

300g gluten flour

Butter Beans in Water, Organic 400g (Biona)

200g butter beans

Swiss Vegetable Bouillon, Organic 500g (Marigold)

2tbsp + 1tbsp stock

Dijon Mustard, Organic 200g (Biona)

100g dijon mustard

Light Agave Syrup, Organic 250ml (Biona)

3tbsp + 1tbsp agave syrup

Tomato Puree, Organic 200g (Biona)

3tbsp tomato paste

Onion Powder 200g (Sussex Wholefoods)

1tbsp onion powder

Organic Garlic Powder 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

1tbsp garlic powder

Smoked Paprika 250g (Sussex Wholefoods)

1tbsp smoked paprika

Tamari Soya Sauce, Gluten Free 150ml (Meridian)

2tbsp soya sauce

Organic Red Chilli Powder 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

0.5tsp chilli powder

Organic Cumin Powder 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

0.5tsp cumin powder

Organic Ground Cloves 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

0.5tsp ground cloves

Other Ingredients

• 250ml warm water.
• Big pot of boiling water.

Method

1. Place beans, 1tbsp agave syrup, 1tbsp stock, 250ml warm water, 3tbsp tomato paste and 2tbsp soya sauce in the blender. Blend until you reach a smooth paste.
2. In a big mixing bowl, mix gluten flour with garlic, onion, cumin, paprika and chilli powder. Add in your bean mixture and knead the dough using your hands until all the vital wheat gluten has combined. Work quickly and do not over-work the dough. Form the loaf shape and leave to stand for a couple of minutes.
3. Bring a big pot of water to boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Add 2tbsp stock and place your loaf inside. Boil for about 45 minutes.
4. Remove your seitan from the pot, place on a sieve over a bowl and leave to cool.
5. In a small bowl, mix 100g dijon mustard with 0.5tsp ground cloves and 3tbsp agave syrup. Mix well.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
7. Place your seitan on the baking tray layered with baking paper. Glaze with the agave and mustard mix and place in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven, admire your masterpiece and enjoy!