Turkish-Spiced Seitan & Walnut Shakshuka with Crispy Sage Flatbread
Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

A vibrant Mediterranean dinner featuring pan-seared seitan cubes in a fragrant tomato-walnut sauce with Aleppo pepper, cumin, and cinnamon, served with crispy sage-infused flatbread for scooping. This Turkish-inspired shakshuka-style dish balances warm spices with nutty depth and satisfying plant-based protein.
Ingredients
- 150 g seitan, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can (400g) canned crushed tomatoes, no sugar added
- 40 g raw walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.75 tsp Aleppo pepper, or red pepper flakes
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 60 g red onion, diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 piece (100g) vegan flatbread, store-bought or homemade
- 6 leaves fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses, optional garnish


