Five-spice Seitan And Vegetable Skewers

These Five-Spice Seitan and Vegetable Skewers are a delicious and healthy dish commonly found in Chinese Buddhist cuisine. They are packed with flavor and are perfect for a light and nutritious meal.

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Five-spice Seitan And Vegetable Skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 package of seitan, cut into cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 red onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the stovetop grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, five-spice powder, sesame oil, and maple syrup to create the marinade.
  3. Thread the seitan, bell peppers, onion, and zucchini onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating the ingredients.
  4. Brush the skewers with the marinade.
  5. Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  6. Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Wooden skewers

Tools

Stovetop grill or grill pan Small bowl for marinade Brush for marinade

Serving suggestions

These skewers can be served with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can marinate the seitan and vegetables for 30 minutes before threading them onto the skewers.

Cost

$15