Japanese Miso-Glazed Seitan with Charred Shiitake & Millet Pilaf
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Umami-rich seitan cutlets glazed with a complex miso-ginger sauce, paired with meaty shiitake mushrooms and a nutty millet pilaf studded with edamame and toasted nori. This Japanese-inspired dinner delivers bold, savory flavors with satisfying texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 1 lb seitan, sliced into cutlets, about 8 cutlets, ½ inch thick
- 1 lb shiitake mushrooms, halved, score caps lightly
- 1.5 cups millet, uncooked, rinse well
- 3 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 1 cup edamame, shelled, fresh or frozen
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced, about 1-inch piece
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
- 2 sheets nori sheets, sliced into strips, toasted
- 3 stalks scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
- 2 tbsp avocado oil, for cooking


