Name: Seitan-Mushroom Roast with Wild Rice Stuffing
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients: 1⅔ cups (410 ml) vegetable broth, plus extra for basting; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 2 cups (140 g) sliced cremini mushrooms; ⅔ cup (85 g) chopped pecans; 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, optional; ¾ cup (105 g) dried cranberries; 2 cups (250 g) chopped butternut squash (in ½-inch/1 cm pieces); 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup (160 g) chopped carrot (in ½-inch/1 cm pieces); ½ cup (60 g) chopped celery (in ½-inch/1 cm pieces); 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari or liquid aminos); Olive oil spray; 2¼ cups (315 g) vital wheat gluten; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon vegan butter; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup (185 g) wild rice, rinsed; ⅔ cup (40 g) chickpea flour; 3 cups (750 ml) water; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; ½ cup (35 g) nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1 teaspoon cumin

Preparation info

Serves
8 to 10

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
2 hr 30

Appears in

But I Could Never Go Vegan!

By Kristy Turner

Published 2021

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As a vegan it’s common to worry about being unable to participate in family holiday traditions, but being with loved ones is what’s important. Plus, there was a first time your aunt made that pie or your grandmother made that gravy. You can create a new tradition too by bringing this succulent roast as a replacement for the turkey (or at least a second option). The stuffing can also be served alone as a side dish. Your family members may raise their eyebrows (or even tease you