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Seitan Empanada Rice Bowl
with plant-based seitan
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Vegetarian
Chef
Laura Alpern
Curious about seitan? This plant-based meat substitute is made from gluten, the main protein from wheat. It's quick-cooking and has a chewy texture and loads of savory, umami flavor. It's also packed with protein, making it a delicious and nutritious plant-based meat substitute.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
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8 oz. Ground Seitan
- 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 1 Lime
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
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1 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
- ½ oz. Cilantro
- 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
- 1 tsp. Adobo Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates90g
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Net Carbs83g
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Fat21g
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Protein28g
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Sodium2090mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice, 11/4 cups water, and adobo seasoning to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner and set aside.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
Mince cilantro (no need to stem).Stem jalapeño, halve, remove seeds and ribs, and mince. Retain seeds for more spice. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño. -
3 Make the Chimichurri
In a mixing bowl, combine cilantro, jalapeños (to taste), 2 tsp. lime juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
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4 Cook the Seitan
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add seitan to hot pan, breaking up into crumbles. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and seitan reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 3-5 minutes.
Add chile and cumin rub, tomato sauce, and 2 Tbsp. water. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with seitan and garnishing with cheese, chimichurri (to taste), and tortilla strips. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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