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.

Ingredients    Vital Wheat Gluten 500g (Sussex Wholefoods) 300g gluten flour    Organic Butter Beans 400g (Biona) 200g butter beans    Swiss Vegetable Bouillon, Organic 500g (Marigold) 2tbsp + 1tbsp stock    Organic Dijon Mustard 200g (Biona) 100g dijon mustard    Organic Light Agave Syrup 350g (Biona) 3tbsp + 1tbsp agave syrup    Organic Tomato Puree 200g (Biona) 3tbsp tomato paste    Onion Powder 200g (Sussex Wholefoods) 1tbsp onion powder    Garlic Powder 100g (Hampshire Foods) 1tbsp garlic powder    Smoked Paprika 250g (Sussex Wholefoods) 1tbsp smoked paprika    Tamari Soya Sauce, Gluten Free 150ml (Meridian) 2tbsp soya sauce    Hampshire Foods Chilli Powder 100g 0.5tsp chilli powder    Organic Cumin Powder 100g (Sussex Wholefoods) 0.5tsp cumin powder    Ground Cloves 50g (Hampshire Foods) 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, lower the heat to small. Add in 2tbsp stock and place your loaf inside. Boil for about 45 minutes.
4. Remove your seitan from the pot, place on the sieve over a bowl or container 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!