Crockpot Seitan Roast With Vegetables

• salt↗1 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1 teaspoon
• smoked paprika↗1 teaspoon
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• seitan, divided into 2 pieces↗1 lb
• small red potatoes↗12 ounces
• baby carrots↗1 cup
• onion, quartered↗1
• unbleached all-purpose flour↗1 tablespoon
• wine or water↗1 1⁄4 cups
• tomato paste↗1⁄4 cup
• tamari or soy sauce↗2 teaspoons
• chopped fresh thyme1⁄2 teaspoon
• chopped fresh rosemary1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine salt, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Rub the salt mixture onto each piece of seitan and place into hot skillet. Cook, turning so that all sides have a chance to brown for a total of 10 minutes. Place the seitan into a greased crockpot.

4. 4

   Player the potatoes, carrots and onions on top of the seitan.

5. 5

   Combine the remaining ingredients well and pour into crockpot.

6. 6

   Cook on high for 8 hours.

7. 7

   To serve, place vegetables into a serving dish. Take out seitan and thinly slice using a serrated knife. Spoon gravy onto seitan or place on table so guests can help themselves.