Vegan Steak Medallions with Garlic Herb Butter

Savor the rich, meaty indulgence of **Vegan Steak Medallions with Garlic Herb Butter**, a plant-based masterpiece that’s as satisfying as it is flavorful. Made from a hearty blend of vital wheat gluten and chickpea flour, these steak medallions boast a tender, juicy texture infused with smoky undertones from soy sauce and liquid smoke. Simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth and seared to perfection, each medallion is topped with a luxurious vegan garlic herb butter, laden with fresh parsley, thyme, and a hint of aromatic garlic. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to an elevated vegan meal, this recipe delivers high-protein, steakhouse-worthy flavor in under 90 minutes. Pair with roasted vegetables or a creamy mashed potato side for a truly unforgettable plant-based feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
• 0.25 cup Chickpea flour
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 0.75 cup Water
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 0.25 cup Vegan butter
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, liquid smoke, and water.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until it becomes elastic.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each piece into a medallion.

Step 6

Bring the vegetable broth to a simmer in a large pot. Add the medallions to the broth and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.

Step 7

While the medallions simmer, prepare the garlic herb butter. In a small bowl, mix the vegan butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 8

Once the medallions are cooked, remove them from the broth and pat them dry.

Step 9

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the medallions for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Step 10

Top each medallion with a spoonful of garlic herb butter and allow it to melt slightly. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1524.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2065.8

Total Fat 86.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5651.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 201.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 536.2mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 2783.9mg	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: 37.8%

Protein: 39.0%

Carbs: 23.2%