Description
Seitan Roulade with Sage and Onion Stuffing is a flavorful plant-based main dish featuring a tender seitan dough filled with a savory stuffing of caramelized onions, fresh sage, and smoked turkey bacon. This dish combines robust umami flavors and aromatic herbs wrapped in a sliceable roulade, perfect for festive dinners or impressive gatherings.
Ingredients
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Seitan Dough
- 2 cups vital wheat gluten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons natural gelling agent
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Stuffing
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 cup plant-based breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Stuffing: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and smoked turkey bacon, sautéing until golden and fragrant. Stir in fresh sage leaves, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and black pepper. Mix in plant-based breadcrumbs to bind the mixture, then set the stuffing aside to cool.
- Make the Seitan Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, salt, and natural gelling agent. In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable broth with olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring to form a firm yet elastic dough. Knead the dough for several minutes until smooth and stretchy.
- Roll Out and Fill: On a floured surface, roll the seitan dough into a rectangular shape. Spread the cooled stuffing evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Carefully roll the dough jelly-roll style to encase the stuffing, pressing edges to seal tightly and shape into a roulade.
- Cook the Roulade: Wrap the roulade tightly with plastic wrap, then in foil. Steam for about 60 minutes until firm and fully cooked through. Optionally, unwrap and bake at moderate temperature to develop a slightly crispy outer layer suitable for slicing and serving.
- Slice and Serve: Allow the roulade to rest briefly after cooking to set completely. Cut into thick slices and serve warm with your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Knead the dough well to improve texture and sliceability.
- Do not skip steaming to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
- Make sure stuffing is cooled before spreading to prevent weakening the dough.
- Wrap roulade tightly with plastic wrap before foil to avoid sticking.
- Let roulade rest before slicing to maintain slice integrity and juicy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 roulade)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: seitan roulade, plant-based main, sage onion stuffing, vegan roulade, holiday dish, savory roulade