Vegan "Beef" and Broccoli

I've been on a huge seitan kick lately; making it for myself and for clients in various forms. The latest form was an Asian style stir fry over brown rice. This dish is great for a weeknight after a long day at work.  It's super easy to throw together and very tasty.  It can get very salty tasting if you leave the sauce cooking too long, so just toss it in at the very end so that the tamari doesn't get concentrated.


Vegan "Beef" and Broccoli
Ingredients
1 T ginger, minced

1 T almond butter
1/4 C tamari
2 T sesame oil
1/4 C water
1 C broccoli florets
8oz block or package seitan*, chopped

Directions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the first 5 ingredients, until well blended. Set aside.

2. In a saute pan or wok, add broccoli with a couple of tablespoons of sauce, and a tablespoon of water.  Cook for 3 minutes, until broccoli starts to get bright green and tender.  Add seitan and heat through.

3. Add remaining sauce and heat for 1 to 2 minutes more. Stirring frequently.  Remove from heat.  Serve over brown rice.

*For wheat free, substitute tofu. marinate tofu in some of the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.