Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Seitan
Delight your taste buds with this Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Seitan, the perfect plant-based twist on a takeout classic! This slow-cooked vegan dish combines tender, savory seitan with juicy pineapple, crisp bell peppers, and a tangy homemade sauce made with ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar. Sautéed garlic and onions infuse the dish with aromatic depth, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce turns irresistibly thick and glossy. With just 20 minutes of prep and the ease of a crock pot, this recipe is a stress-free way to enjoy bold flavors and vibrant textures. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a complete, satisfying meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Whether you're a seitan enthusiast or simply craving plant-based comfort food, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz seitan
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (in juice)
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Prep the vegetables: Dice the red and green bell peppers into 1-inch pieces, slice the onion into wedges, and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the seitan and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until slightly browned. Transfer the seitan to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, lightly sauté the bell peppers and onion for 2-3 minutes. They should still be crisp. Transfer them to the crock pot.
Add the pineapple chunks (including the juice) to the crock pot.
In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, light brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the ketchup mixture and stir well to combine.
Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 4 hours. Stir halfway through the cooking time, if possible.
After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., adding a bit more soy sauce or vinegar).
Serve the Sweet and Sour Seitan over steamed jasmine rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 689 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
