Caesar Seitan Sandwich Recipe

Our Caesar Seitan Sandwich doesn't skimp on flavor or texture. The star of the sandwich is the Caesar-marinated seitan, boasting a meaty texture with the tangy and slightly creamy undertones of classic Caesar. Complemented by the bright and aromatic lemon pesto aioli, each bite delivers a harmonious blend of zest and savory notes. And finally, accompanied by thin slices of tomato to add fresh juiciness.

Ingredients

Caesar Seitan

Dry
2 cups vital wheat gluten
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (ensure it's plant-based)

Wet
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup plant-based Caesar dressing (plus more for marinating)
1/2 teaspoon Food Grade white dye (optional)

Plant-based butter (for sauteing - not for inside of the seitan)

Lemon Pesto Aioli

1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plant-based pesto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste

Sandwich

Plant-based mayonnaise
4 sandwich buns, split and toasted
1 large tomato, thinly sliced

Instructions

Caesar Seitan

In a large bowl, mix the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and poultry seasoning.

In another bowl, whisk together vegetable broth, soy sauce, olive oil, and 1/4 cup of plant-based Caesar dressing.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients to form a dough. Knead for 2-3 minutes.

Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and shape each into a chicken breast-like form.

Steam the pieces for 30 minutes, then let them cool.

Once cooled, marinate the plant-based chicken in additional Caesar dressing for at least 1 hour.

In a pan, on medium heat, saute the seitan with plant-based butter. Lightly brown each side. Do not sear.

Lemon Pesto Aioli

In a small bowl, mix together plant-based mayonnaise, plant-based pesto, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Sandwich

Toast the sandwich buns lightly.

Spread a thin layer of plant-based mayonnaise on the bottom half of the base bun. Then, spread a generous amount of lemon pesto aioli on the bottom halves of both buns.

Place a piece of the marinated Caesar seitan on the base bun.

Add four slices of tomato.

Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.