Dinner · Middle Eastern · 15 min
Middle Eastern Seitan and White Bean 'Gigantes' Skillet with Za'atar and Shallot Gremolata

- Calories
- 786
- Protein
- 50g
- Carbs
- 124g
- Fat
- 5g
Ingredients
- 155.2 g seitan
- 69.9 g white beans
- 100 g grape tomatoes
- 68.1 g shallots
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp za'atar spice blend
- 0.25 tsp aleppo pepper
- 125 g whole wheat pita bread
- 15 g watercress
Method
- 01Heat extra virgin olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add torn seitan strips and sear for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
- 02Add minced shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- 03Add halved grape tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until blistered and soft, releasing their juices.
- 04Stir in the cooked white beans, za'atar, and Aleppo pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 minutes until white beans are heated through and creamy.
- 05Warm whole-wheat pita bread directly over an open flame or in a dry pan for 1 minute per side until pliable and lightly charred.
- 06Garnish the hot skillet mixture with fresh watercress and serve immediately alongside warm pita bread.