Stir Crazy! Seitan Tzimmes

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Seitan Tzimmes

 

Recipe By : Stir Crazy! by Susan Jane Cheney, page 80

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Fruits Soups And Stews

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon light sesame or canola oil

1 large onion -- chopped

2 large carrots; chopped

2 medium sweet potatoes -- peeled and diced

1/4 teaspoon round cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly rated nutmeg

OR 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt -- plus more to taste

1 1/2 cups seitan marinade -- vegetable stock,

OR unsweetened apple or orange juice

1/2 pound traditionally seasoned seitan

cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 teaspoon finely rated orange zest

1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes

1/2 cup chopped unsulphured apricots -- (preferably Turkish)

 

Tzimmes is a traditional Jewish stew, consisting of carrots, dried fruits,

sweet spices, and sometimes beef. In Yiddish, tzimmes means " fuss, " and it

usually implies " making a mountain out of a mole-hill. " The complex flavor

of this savory stew definitely goes beyond the sum of its simple

parts. Seitan adds substance, making this a satisfying main dish. I like

to serve it with a combination of long-grain brown rice and wild rice.

 

Set a wok over medium-high heat. Pour the oil around the rim and swirl it

to coat the pan. Add the onion and stir-fry about 3 minutes, until

translucent. Add the carrots and continue stir-frying for about 3

minutes. Stir in the sweet potatoes, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, and ginger

and stir-fry briefly.

 

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the marinade, seitan, zest, prunes, and

apricots. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Cover the wok, reduce the heat,

and simmer gently for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender,

liquid is reduced, and flavors are melded. Add more pepper and salt to taste.

 

Serves 4

 

Calories: 417, Carbohydrates: 73, Total fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 0g, Protein:

22g, Sodium: 300mg

 

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