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vegan roast beef

Vegan Roast Beef

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A delicious and easy vegan roast beef recipe made from chickpeas, vital wheat gluten and beet powder.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword seitan, vegan holiday recipe, vegan meat alternative, vegan meat replacement, vegan roast beef
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 135.3
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup red wine sub balsamic vinegar
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • ½ tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp beet powder can omit
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 ½ cups vital wheat gluten
  • 2 tbsp steak spice

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine all ingredients except for the vital wheat gluten and steak spice until a liquid is formed.
  • Pour into a bowl, and then add half the vital wheat gluten and mix. Pour the remaining half in and combine until you have a thick dough.
  • Transfer to a floured surface and knead for a few minutes, forming into a rectangle roast beef "loaf".
  • Place in a steamer basket and steam for 50 minutes.
  • Wrap in foil and store overnight for best results. Then season with steak spice on the outside, and char in an oiled pan. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 135.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.3g | Protein: 19.5g | Fat: 1.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 122.7mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 1.4g | Vitamin A: 283.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 50.4mg | Iron: 2.2mg