It’s meaty, high in protein, and honestly… surprisingly easy to make at home. Seitan is made from vital wheat gluten: wheat flour with the starch removed. What’s left is over 75% protein, which makes it one of the most powerful whole-food meat alternatives you can make from scratch. As a food scientist, I’ve tested so many versions — and these two tweaks changed everything for me: 1) Add beans and nutritional yeast This improves the texture (more tender!), adds depth of flavour, and boosts the n