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Turkish-Spiced Seitan & Walnut Shakshuka with Crispy Sage Flatbread

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Turkish-Spiced Seitan & Walnut Shakshuka with Crispy Sage Flatbread

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
  • 3/4 tsp aleppo pepper, or red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
  • 60 g red onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 piece (100g) vegan flatbread, store-bought or homemade
  • 6 leaves fresh sage leaves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses, optional garnish
  • to taste pinch sea salt
  • to taste pinch black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan cubes and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    In the same skillet, add remaining 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Sauté diced red onion for 2 minutes until softened.

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