Today we’re pairing seitan with Marsala wine and shrooms to make an elegant but also wicked easy weeknight dinner. This latest Wicked Healthy recipe that we’ve created with our friends over at Purple Carrot is fun to make, full of flavor and perfect for fall!
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Halve the red potatoes and add to a small saucepan. Cover with a couple inches of water and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until fork tender, about 12 to 16 minutes. Thinly slice the mushrooms. Peel and mince the shallot. Mince the garlic.
Place the broccoli florets onto a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast broccoli until stalks are tender and florets are slightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the cornstarch to a plate, and then the seitan, and toss each piece to coat; shaking off the excess. In a single layer, add the seitan to the skillet and cook until browned and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Flip seitan and continue to cook until second side is crisp, about 3 minutes more. Transfer the crispy seitan to a plate.
Wipe skillet clean and return to medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they begin to brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add shallot and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about a minute. Add Marsala wine and allow it to reduce for a minute. Add 1 cup water, the bouillon cube, and reduce heat to low. Cook Marsala sauce until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain, and return to the saucepan. Add the plant-based butter and season generously with salt and pepper. Smash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly smooth. Cover with foil to keep warm.
TIP: You can make the potatoes as chunky or smooth as you’d like!
Return the crispy seitan to the skillet with the Marsala sauce and bring to a simmer. Taste sauce and season with salt and pepper. To serve, divide the smashed potatoes and roasted broccoli between large plates. Top with Seitan Marsala and dig in!