Vegan Souvlaki

5 from 1 vote

This vegan souvlaki is a total flavor bomb of a main dish, and you’ll be amazed at how simple it is to make! Garlicky, lemony marinated seitan chunks are skewered with veggies and baked or grilled to juicy perfection. Perfect for everything from summer cookouts to easy weeknight dinners!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Marinating Time30

Total Time1

Course: Entree, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Greek

Servings:

Calories: 334kcal

Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon organic granulated sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces seitan, cut into about 1-inch pieces
1 small red bell pepper, cut into about 1-inch pieces
1 small green bell pepper, cut into about 1-inch pieces
¼ medium red onion, cut into about 1-inch pieces

Instructions

If you're using wooden skewers, place them into a large container such as a baking pan and submerge them in water. Let them soak until ready to use.
Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, paprika, oregano, thyme and black pepper in a small container.
Place the seitan pieces in a shallow dish, then pour the lemon juice mixture over them. Let the seitan marinate for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the seitan in the marinade (Note 1).
Preheat your oven to 425°F or, if grilling, lightly oil your grill and build a medium fire.
Skewer the seitan pieces, alternating with pieces of the red and green peppers and the red onion. Lightly brush with the marinade.
If baking: Arrange your skewers on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, then bake them for about 15 minutes, turning and generously drizzling with any leftover marinade about halfway through, until the seitan and veggies are tender and darkened around the edges.
If grilling: Grill until the seitan and veggies are tender and lightly charred, about 10 minutes, turning halfway and generously basting with leftover marinade.
Serve.

Notes

You can let the seitan marinate for up to 24 hours, but be sure to cover the dish and place it in the fridge by the two-hour mark. Bring the dish out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature before proceeding with the recipe.

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