Bold and Flavorful Slow Cooker Seitan and Zucchini Stew
What Started it all:
Seitan, Zucchini, flour, slow cooker
(Picks up a slow cooker and places it on the kitchen counter)
Ingredients
- 2 cups of seitan, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the seitan with flour until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add the coated seitan to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the seitan, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Add the zucchini slices to the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix the vegetable broth with cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the seasoned broth over the seitan and zucchini in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the seitan is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Serve the stew in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro.
This slow cooker seitan and zucchini stew is a bold and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that's perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a hearty and satisfying meal. Enjoy!