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Garlicky Greens with Seitan and Soy Sausage

Tofurky sausage is a fun protein source that provides plenty of flavor and spice to a meal. I prefer it to other kinds of faux sausages because it’s made with tofu and seitan rather than textured soy protein (see notes on this product in the introduction, page 19). The bold taste of Tofurky sausage provides a perfect foil for fresh greens.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
One 8-ounce package seitan, cut into bite-size strips
One 14-ounce package Tofurky sausage, any flavor, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 good-sized bunch Swiss chard or kale (8 to 12 ounces)
1/4 cup white wine or water
4 to 5 ounces baby spinach
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil in a wide skillet or stir-fry pan. Add the garlic, seitan, and sausage and sauté over medium-low heat until the garlic is golden, stirring frequently,

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, trim the stems and midribs from the greens, rinse well, and chop. Add the greens and wine to the skillet (if using kale, add water as needed to keep the skillet moist). Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes for the chard and 10 to 12 minutes for the kale, or until the greens are cooked to your liking. Stir occasionally.

    Step 3

    Add the spinach, cover, and cook briefly until wilted, then uncover and cook for another minute or so. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.

  2. Menu Suggestions

    Step 4

    For a supereasy way to complete the meal, serve with couscous (see Easy Ways to Dress Up Grains, page 95) or microwaved sweet potatoes. Middle Eastern Chopped Salad (page 191) synergizes nicely with this.

  3. Step 5

    Another way to round out the meal is with any simple pasta side dish (see Easy Ways to Dress Up Pasta and Noodle Side Dishes, page 121), Maple-Roasted Baby Carrots (page 205), and a platter of cherry tomatoes and sliced bell peppers.

  4. nutrition information

    Step 6

    Calories: 370

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 17g

    Step 8

    Protein: 40g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 16g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 10g

    Step 11

    Sodium: 1030mg

Reprinted with permission from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas. Copyright © 2008 by Nava Atlas. Excerpted by permission of Broadway, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).
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