Vegan Chicken and Dumplings with Hearty Vital Wheat Gluten
Rich and comforting vegan chicken and dumplings made with savory vital wheat gluten chunks, aromatic broth, and fluffy dumplings. This satisfying plant-based dish is packed with flavor and perfect for cozy nights in.
ingredients
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 4 cups vegetable broth (for cooking)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a mixing bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and black pepper.
- 2.
Gradually add 1 cup of vegetable broth to the dry mixture and mix until gluten forms a dough-like consistency.
- 3.
Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then tear into bite-sized chunks.
- 4.
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Add the onion, carrots, celery, minced garlic, bay leaves, and vegan chicken chunks. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- 5.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and almond milk until a smooth batter forms.
- 6.
Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering pot. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
- 7.
Remove bay leaves, stir in frozen peas, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8.
Ladle vegan chicken and dumplings into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
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