Mushroom, Onion and Seitan Stir-Fry
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

Ingredients




1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, quartered and sliced
2 mediums garlic cloves, minced
10 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, up to 12 oz, thinly sliced
1 pound marinated seitan, cut into bite-size chunks
1 cup frozen baby green peas, thawed
1/4 cup bottled stir-fry sauce, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1 In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 14 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add mushrooms, then cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until softened and juices are released, 5 to 7 minutes. 2 Stir in seitan, peas and stir-fry sauce. Increase heat to medium-high and stir-fry until mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper. 3 Serve hot, passing additional stir-fry sauce separately.

About


This is an excellent choice for big appetites and a warming dish for early winter days. Seitan a tasty food made of wheat gluten, is available in natural food stores MEAL PLAN: Before starting the stir-fry, make some quick-cooking brown rice. Serve with steamed broccoli florets.