Vegan Classic Meat Cutlet

Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this Vegan Classic Meat Cutlet recipe, a plant-based twist on a beloved favorite! Made with hearty textured vegetable protein (TVP) and seasoned with a blend of smoked paprika, thyme, and soy sauce, these golden-brown cutlets are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The addition of chickpea flour and nutritional yeast brings a rich, savory depth, while a flax egg ensures the perfect binding for a meat-like texture. Whether pan-seared to perfection or paired with your favorite sauces and sides, these gluten-free vegan cutlets are as versatile as they are delicious. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, satisfying vegans and omnivores alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
• 1.5 cups Vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup Chickpea flour
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs, gluten-free
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
• 6 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the TVP with vegetable broth and let it soak for about 10 minutes until rehydrated. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water to create a flax egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rehydrated TVP, chickpea flour, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, chopped onion, minced garlic, flax egg, thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Step 4

Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands or a spatula until the mixture is well combined and holds together when pressed.

Step 5

Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts and shape each part into a cutlet, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, add the cutlets in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Cook each cutlet for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crisp.

Step 9

Transfer the cooked cutlets to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

Step 10

Serve hot with your favorite side dishes or sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2497.5

Total Fat 70.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6057.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 315.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 153.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 580.6mg	0%
Iron 31.5mg	0%
Potassium 5727.1mg	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: 25.2%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 50.3%