I'm always on the lookout for really fast, simple, tasty, healthy meals (fast=30 minutes or less ) and would love to hear your suggestions.
I made up this recipe a while ago; it's called Leo's Speedy Seitan, and it's one of my faves, as well as being possibly the fastest meal on the planet. Sorry there are no measurements; you'll just have to guess and experiment
Leo's Speedy Seitan
Seitan
Cous cous
Green beans
Tamari (or soy sauce)
Lemon juice, fresh minced garlic and ginger (optional)
Olive oil
Salt or veggie stock
Raisins (optional)
Chop the seitan into pieces; add the lemon juice, fresh grated ginger and minced garlic to the tamari if you're using them, and marinade the seitan in this mixture while you prepare the rest.
Put the cous cous in a bowl and add boiling water; leave to stand for 5 minutes or so.
Meanwhile top and tail the beans and cut each into 2 or 3 pieces (or leave whole if you prefer). Put them into a large frying pan, add just enough water to cover the bottom. Add a little salt/veggie stock powder and blanch/cook the beans for 3-4 minutes (I think they're best if they remain a little "crunchy").
Drain the beans, rinse and dry the pan and put it back on the heat. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil, add the drained seitan (reserve the marinade) and fry for a couple of minutes until golden. Add the cooked cous cous and green beans and heat till thoroughly mixed and hot through. Add the reserved marinade to taste.
Throw in a handful of raisins at the end if you're feeling really wild lol
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