Homemade Seitan Barbecue Bbq Ribs Vegan

Get ready to elevate your vegan barbecue game with these tender, smoky, and flavor-packed Homemade Seitan Barbecue BBQ Ribs! Made from protein-rich vital wheat gluten and infused with bold seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of liquid smoke, these ribs deliver on both texture and taste. This recipe features an easy kneading technique to create that meaty chew, followed by baking and a grill-finish option for a perfectly caramelized glaze using your favorite barbecue sauce. Whether at a summer cookout or a cozy dinner, these plant-based ribs are the ultimate vegan answer to smoky, sticky barbecue cravings. Ready in under an hour and ideal for sharing, they’re a must-try for any vegan or BBQ enthusiast!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Vital wheat gluten
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 3 quarters cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Tahini or smooth peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: vegetable broth, soy sauce, tahini (or peanut butter), and liquid smoke.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a spoon or your hands to combine until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 1-2 minutes to activate the gluten.

Step 5

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it to the edges. Flatten and smooth the surface with your hands or a spatula.

Step 6

Use a sharp knife to score the dough into rib-sized strips. This will make it easier to separate the ribs after baking.

Step 7

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and carefully brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce over the top of the seitan.

Step 9

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Step 10

If desired, finish the ribs by grilling them on a barbecue grill or stove-top grill pan for 2-3 minutes on each side, brushing on more barbecue sauce for a caramelized finish.

Step 11

Allow the ribs to cool slightly before cutting along the scored lines. Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce for dipping or as part of your favorite meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1385.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2172.5

Total Fat 22.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5776.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 101.3g
Protein 282.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 763.0mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 2820.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.3%

Protein: 51.5%

Carbs: 39.2%