SEITAN BOURGUIGNON | VEGAN

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides a similar flavor without alcohol.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Cauliflower offers a lower-calorie option while maintaining texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is fresher and can be more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Soak the dried mushrooms in water and reserve the soaking liquid.

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent.

Add chopped carrots and mushrooms, cooking until softened.

In a separate bowl, mix seitan ingredients including gluten, red wine, and seasonings.

Form the seitan mixture into pieces and add to the pot with vegetables.

Pour in the vegetable broth, add miso, and bring to a simmer.

Add the bouquet garni and let it cook until flavors meld together.

Thicken the sauce with flour and adjust seasoning with tamari and pepper.

Finish with a square of dark chocolate for depth of flavor.

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