This tasty vegan piccata recipe makes hearty supper fare. I have included a gluten-free alternative below, using tempeh in place of the seitan. Paired with veggies and rice on the side, it makes an ideal weeknight meal!

Tender seitan is cooked in a simple but flavorful sauce, then served with parsnips, peas, and basmati rice.
Seitan has a “meaty” texture and taste that makes this delightful vegan dish an excellent choice to serve to vegans and omnivores alike!

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ABOUT THE RECIPE:

My Savory Seitan Piccata is a vegan take on the traditional dish. If you need a gluten-free version of this plant-based recipe, please see detailed instructions below on how to replace the seitan with tempeh!

Makes 4 servings

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 16 ounces sliced or cubed seitan, drained (see note for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or all-purpose seasoning
  • Scant ⅛ teaspoon (or less) cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
  • 1/2 large lemon, sliced into 4 wedges, for garnish
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INSTRUCTIONS:

Put the seitan, vegetable broth, Italian (or all-purpose) seasoning, and optional cayenne pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add capers and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Taste and add more lemon juice, and some pepper and salt, if desired. Garnish with parsley and place a lemon wedge on the side. Serve with rice, pasta, or quinoa.

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  • Chef's Note: For a gluten free version of this dish, replace the seitan with 16 ounces of tempeh, cut into cubes. To prepare the tempeh for this dish, put the tempeh cubes into a large skillet with a bit of olive oil and tamari. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until tempeh is slightly browned. Add the vegetable broth, Italian (or all-purpose) seasoning, and optional cayenne pepper. Continue with recipe as directed.

Ingredients

Directions

1

ABOUT THE RECIPE:

My Savory Seitan Piccata is a vegan take on the traditional dish. If you need a gluten-free version of this plant-based recipe, please see detailed instructions below on how to replace the seitan with tempeh!

Makes 4 servings

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 16 ounces sliced or cubed seitan, drained (see note for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or all-purpose seasoning
  • Scant ⅛ teaspoon (or less) cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
  • 1/2 large lemon, sliced into 4 wedges, for garnish
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INSTRUCTIONS:

Put the seitan, vegetable broth, Italian (or all-purpose) seasoning, and optional cayenne pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add capers and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Taste and add more lemon juice, and some pepper and salt, if desired. Garnish with parsley and place a lemon wedge on the side. Serve with rice, pasta, or quinoa.

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  • Chef's Note: For a gluten free version of this dish, replace the seitan with 16 ounces of tempeh, cut into cubes. To prepare the tempeh for this dish, put the tempeh cubes into a large skillet with a bit of olive oil and tamari. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until tempeh is slightly browned. Add the vegetable broth, Italian (or all-purpose) seasoning, and optional cayenne pepper. Continue with recipe as directed.

Notes

Seitan Piccata
Petite Peas and Parsnips are an excellent side dish, providing both color and taste.
Basmati rice pairs beautifully with vegan piccata!
Serve this hearty vegan meal any time of year!

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