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How to Make Vegetarian Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegetarian ribs may sound like an oxymoron, but with the right combination of ingredients and cooking techniques, you can create a delicious and satisfying meat-free version of this classic dish. Whether you're a long-time vegetarian looking for a new take on a BBQ favorite, or just looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, these vegetarian ribs are sure to be a hit.

One of the key ingredients in this recipe is seitan, a high-protein meat substitute made from wheat...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups barbeque sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • In a large bowl, stir together the gluten, yeast, paprika, and salt. Pour in water all at once and quickly mix with a sturdy spoon. Additional water may be necessary to moisten all of the dry gluten. Don't worry that the ball is rather solid, it is supposed to be. Pour off any excess water.
  • If you want your ribs chewy, leave the ball just as it is. If you want it slightly less chewy, remove it from the bowl and knead on a clean surface for 1 to 2 minutes. Return mixture to the bowl, and coat with smooth peanut butter. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove from the heat; pour onion and oil over the ball of gluten. Poke a few times with a chopstick, knife or even a fork, allowing the oil to soak into the ball. Let cool.
  • When the ball is just warm enough to be manageable, use your hands to mix the oil and onions in. There will be a lot of oil that will not mix in and tiny pieces of gluten that will not stay attached. That's okay. The oil mainly helps the gluten absorb the spice. Just mix as much as you can.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Break off good sized handfuls of dough and shape them into strips by pulling and twisting. You want them to be about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Don't try cutting these, or rolling them out, as that will make them behave more like bread and change the texture appreciably. Place the strips on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and coat each piece liberally with barbeque sauce. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    939 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Sodium: 3297mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 83g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 52g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 859mg

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