Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Seitan

Delight your taste buds with this Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Seitan, the perfect plant-based twist on a takeout classic! This slow-cooked vegan dish combines tender, savory seitan with juicy pineapple, crisp bell peppers, and a tangy homemade sauce made with ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar. Sautéed garlic and onions infuse the dish with aromatic depth, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce turns irresistibly thick and glossy. With just 20 minutes of prep and the ease of a crock pot, this recipe is a stress-free way to enjoy bold flavors and vibrant textures. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a complete, satisfying meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Whether you're a seitan enthusiast or simply craving plant-based comfort food, this recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 oz seitan
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (in juice)
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Prep the vegetables: Dice the red and green bell peppers into 1-inch pieces, slice the onion into wedges, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the seitan and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until slightly browned. Transfer the seitan to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, lightly sauté the bell peppers and onion for 2-3 minutes. They should still be crisp. Transfer them to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the pineapple chunks (including the juice) to the crock pot.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, light brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the ketchup mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 8

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 4 hours. Stir halfway through the cooking time, if possible.

Step 9

After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., adding a bit more soy sauce or vinegar).

Step 10

Serve the Sweet and Sour Seitan over steamed jasmine rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1925.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2020.8

Total Fat 33.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1741.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 298.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 87.7g
Protein 137.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 431.7mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 1619.5mg	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: 14.7%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 58.4%