Independence Day Seitan Wieners
Bring the fun to your next Fourth of July BBQ with these delicious, homemade vegan seitan wieners. No tofu dogs required!
Equipment
- aluminum foil
- Large mixing bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 288 g 2 cups vital wheat gluten flour
- 120 g 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 14 g 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 355 ml 1½ cups water
- 120 ml ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 60 ml ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 84 g ¼ cup brown rice syrup or agave nectar
- 33 g 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 15 ml 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, whole wheat flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and turmeric.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the water, canola oil, soy sauce, brown rice syrup, tomato paste, and liquid smoke.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until uniform.
- The dough will be wet and not like a bread dough.
- Divide the dough into 8 to 12 pieces, depending on the desired size of your wieners.
- Tear off 8 to 12 pieces of aluminum foil, each about 6 × 12 inches (15 × 30 cm).
- Shape each piece of dough into a sausage and place it near the long edge of the foil.
- Roll up the foil tightly, twisting the ends securely.
- Place the wrapped wieners seam side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until firm.
- Let the wieners cool before unwrapping.
- Serve and enjoy as you would any hot dog.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light lager or a cold IPA to complement the smoky flavors of the wieners.
Pair with a light lager or a cold IPA to complement the smoky flavors of the wieners.
Nutrition values
Calories: 140 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 6 g | Sugar: 4 g