Seitan needs love: good broths, spices, marinades, medium heat and enough time to permeate. Because if it is cooked without soul, it tastes like nothing. Let's start with the base.

Although seitan is a protein-rich food, it is lower in certain vitamins and minerals than other plant proteins, such as beans, lentils, and peas (legumes). A 100-gram (3.5-ounce) serving of seitan ...