Chimichurri Seitan Skewers

Serves 6 to 8
Time 2 hrs 15 min

A traditional Argentine condiment, chimichurri is a vibrant olive oil-based sauce. Bright green in color, the sauce is most commonly used on meats, though it is also an excellent match for seitan. Serve with grilled vegetables and extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cupspacked fresh flat-leaf parsley
    1/4 cupred wine vinegar
    6 clovesgarlic, minced
    3/4 teaspooncrushed red chile flakes
    1 tablespoondiced red onion
    1 teaspoonfresh lemon juice
    1/2 teaspoonfine salt
    1/2 cupextra-virgin olive oil
    2 packages (8-ounce)seitan, drained, large pieces torn in half

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Method

Place parsley, vinegar, garlic, chile flakes, red onion, lemon juice and salt in a food processor and pulse until thoroughly combined.


With motor running, slowly add oil.


Place seitan in a shallow dish and pour 3/4 cup sauce onto seitan.


Cover and marinate at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.


Spray olive oil cooking spray or lightly rub olive oil onto grill grate to prevent sticking.


Preheat grill to medium heat.


Skewer seitan pieces on metal or wooden skewers (if using wooden skewers, make sure you soak in water for at least 30 minutes so they don't burn on the grill).


Grill seitan until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes on each side.


Remove and serve with the remaining sauce for dipping.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

250

Total Fat

17g

Saturated Fat

2.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

360mg

Total Carbohydrate

9g

Dietary Fiber

0g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

15g

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