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
- 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
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
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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