Vegan "Steak"

These vegan "steaks" made with vital wheat gluten and mashed chickpeas get a meaty flavor and appearance from tamari, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• ½ (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• salt
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 cup vital wheat gluten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable stock, or more as needed
• 1 cup vegetable stock, or more as needed
• 4 tablespoons tamari

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place garbanzo beans in a bowl and mash with fork until smooth. Mix in vital wheat gluten, tomato puree, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable stock and stir until a dough forms, adding more vegetable stock, if needed. Form dough into 5 steak-shaped pieces.

Step 2

Bring 1 cup vegetable stock, tamari, and garlic to a simmer in a large skillet. Add "steaks", cover, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Check liquid and add more vegetable stock as needed.

Step 3

Meanwhile, mix together tamari, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for the marinade in a shallow bowl.

Step 4

Remove vegan "steaks" from the skillet and place in the marinade. Allow to sit for several minutes to absorb marinade. Wipe the skillet dry with a paper towel.

Step 5

Melt coconut oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegan "steaks" and fry until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.