Creamy Seitan and Fennel Stew
What Started it all:
Seitan, Fennel bulb, peanut butter, blender
A warming and nourishing stew, perfect for a comforting dinner. The creamy peanut butter sauce brings a rich depth of flavour that envelops the seitan and fennel. Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 500g seitan, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 125g smooth peanut butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the sliced fennel to the pan and cook for a further 5 minutes, until it begins to soften.
- Pour in the vegetable stock, and bring to a simmer.
- In a blender, combine a ladleful of the stock with the peanut butter, and blitz until smooth. Pour this mixture back into the pan and stir well.
- Add the seitan to the pan and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the stew has thickened and the flavours have melded together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, with a side of crusty bread if desired.
This stew is a delightful combination of hearty seitan, aromatic fennel, and a velvety peanut butter sauce. A comforting, one-pot meal that is sure to please.