Seitan-Squash Saute

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 small carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
• 1/2 pound of seitan, marinated in tamari broth, cut in small chunks
• 1 medium-size yellow squash, diced
• 1 medium-size zucchini, diced
• 1 gray or roly-poly squash, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 large tomato, pureed
• 1 Tablespoon seitan marinade or 2 teaspoons tamari with 1 teaspoon water
• 1 Tablespoon arrowroot (starch) mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large sautan over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes until onion starts getting translucent. Add seitan, squash, garlic, and ginger and sautor about 5 more minutes. Add the pineapple juice, pureed tomato, and marinade. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add the arrowroot mixture, stir well. Return to heat and stir until sauce thickens. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Total Calories per Serving: 137
Fat: 3 grams