Description
Easy Vegan Roast is a flavorful, plant-based main dish made with seitan, cannellini beans, mushrooms, and rich umami seasonings, perfect for any holiday or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup button mushrooms, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (or dried rosemary and thyme)
1 tablespoon seasoned vegetable base (or Better Than Bouillon paste)
2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or tamari)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup vital wheat gluten
½ cup all-purpose flour (for kneading)
For the Optional Glaze:
Soy sauce, brown sugar, and oil (see instructions for proportions)
For Serving: Fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes, or any side dish of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the cannellini beans, mushrooms, garlic, nutritional yeast, poultry seasoning, vegetable base, coconut aminos, water, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth, with a few lumps remaining.
- Add the vital wheat gluten and pulse until a rough dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
- Form the dough into a loaf shape, about 8.5 inches long. Roll tightly in parchment and foil, twisting the ends to seal.
- Place the wrapped roast on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes. After 35 minutes, flip the roast and bake for another 35 minutes until firm and golden brown.
- Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest in the foil for 30 minutes.
- For a crispy, caramelized exterior, preheat the broiler to low. Brush with a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, and oil, and broil for 2 minutes. Flip, brush again, and broil for another 2 minutes.
- Once rested, slice the roast and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and a gluten-free vegetable base.
Add more vegetables like carrots or spinach to the dough for extra flavor and texture.
Experiment with spices like smoked paprika or chili powder for a smoky or spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
