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A plate of grilled chicken breast slices served with marinated vegetables including zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers, garnished with parsley, accompanied by a fork and a white napkin.

Vegan Asado: Marinated Vegetables and Seitan

A man in an apron smiling in a kitchen.Carlos Gomez
A plant-based take on the classic Argentine asado, featuring marinated vegetables and seitan, grilled to perfection.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Argentine
Servings 4
Calories 225 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $18
Shopping Cost$31

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Basting brush

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups seitan cut into strips
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 2 zucchinis sliced
  • 1 eggplant sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, Salt and pepper to taste
  • Add the seitan and vegetables to the bowl, tossing to coat evenly.
    2 cups seitan, 2 bell peppers, 2 zucchinis, 1 eggplant, 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Grill the seitan and vegetables for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until nicely charred and cooked through.
  • Arrange the grilled seitan and vegetables on a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley.
    Fresh parsley

Notes

Marinating the seitan and vegetables longer will enhance the flavor.
Serve with chimichurri sauce for an authentic touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 860mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3152IUVitamin C: 106mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Argentine BBQ, Plant-Based Barbecue, Vegan Asado

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