Grilled Seitan Steak with Chimichurri
This recipe features savory grilled seitan steaks, marinated and cooked to perfection, paired with a vibrant, fresh chimichurri sauce. It's a satisfying and flavorful plant-based meal that's perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner. The robust flavors make it a favorite for grilling season.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 444 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, soy, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 400 gseitan, cut into 4 steaks
marinade
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tspsmoked paprika
- 0.5 tspgarlic powder
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
chimichurri
- 0.5 cupfresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbspfresh oregano, finely chopped
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 3 tbspred wine vinegar
- 0.5 cupolive oil
- 0.5 tspred pepper flakes
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
shallow dish · grill · small bowl · cutting board · grill pan
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a shallow dish, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper for the marinade.
About 2 min
- 2
Add the seitan steaks to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes.
Cook’s note: Marinating longer will enhance the flavor.
- 3
While the seitan marinates, prepare the chimichurri. In a small bowl, combine the fresh parsley, fresh oregano, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Finely chopping the herbs ensures a better texture for the chimichurri.
- 4
Stir the chimichurri ingredients well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
About 1 min
- 5
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
About 5 min
- 6
Once hot, place the marinated seitan steaks on the grill. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until well-browned with nice grill marks.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Avoid moving the steaks too much to get good grill marks.
- 7
Remove the seitan steaks from the grill and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting helps the seitan retain its juiciness.
- 8
Serve the grilled seitan steaks warm, topped generously with the fresh chimichurri sauce.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 443.8kcal
- Protein
- 25.8g
- Carbs
- 12.6g
- Fat
- 34.9g
- Fibre
- 1.6g
- Sugar
- 0.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover seitan and chimichurri separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat seitan steaks gently in a pan or microwave until warmed through. Serve with fresh chimichurri.
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