Seitan Flares

appetizer vegetarian backyard bbq grill grill/barbecue vegan pescatarian paleo peanut free tree nut free soy free kosher

John Schlimm

4 servings

Source

Ingredients

1 pound seitan, torn or cut into chunks large enough to fit loosely on the grill grate, or skewered

Extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup of your favorite hot sauce, Frank's Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce preferred

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

Ground cayenne pepper (the more, the hotter!)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (optional)

Method

Heat the grill to medium-high.

Prepare the seitan: Marinate the seitan in the olive oil to cover for 1 hour. Grill the seitan until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes or longer, turning often. Transfer to a bowl.

Meanwhile, make the sauce, if using: In a glass measure, whisk together the hot sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste. Microwave the mixture for 1 minute or until fairly hot, or whisk the mixture together in a small saucepan and place it over direct heat on the grill until it is hot, 4 to 5 minutes, or longer depending on the grill. Add the mixture to the seitan bowl and stir gently to combine, or coat the seitan if it is skewered. Finish with the optional oregano. Serve with extra sauce and celery sticks.