Balsamic-glazed Seitan with Pearl Barley, Kale & Cucumber
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Italian plate pairs seitan with pearl barley for 83g protein and roughly 651 kcal.
Ingredients
- 100g seitan
- 120g pearl barley
- 80g kale
- 80g cucumber
- 15g balsamic vinegar
- 5g honey
- 3g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the kale and cucumber, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, then drain.
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Slice the seitan thinly and stir-fry over high heat for 4-5 minutes until browned.
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Simmer the balsamic vinegar with honey and garlic for 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle over the protein and veg.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the kale and cucumber for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: pearl barley first, then the veg and seitan, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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