seitan

noun

sei·​tan ˈsā-ˌtan How to pronounce seitan (audio)
-ˌtän
: flavored wheat gluten often used as a meat analogue

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Consuming fewer calories is often recommended for weight loss, and seitan fits nicely into a low-calorie meal plan. Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Jan. 2025 Made from ingredients like tofu, seitan, potatoes or even cauliflower, these options pack all the flavor without harm to animals. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025 Thinly shaved seitan slices are covered with a cheese-like sauce and jalapeño chimichurri and piled onto a pillowy soft brioche bun. Arika Herron, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025 The house is strictly vegetarian—a house seitan recipe makes regular appearances in everything from pierogies to gyros—and there are always vegan and gluten-free options. Belle Cushing, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seitan 

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seitan was in 1968

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“Seitan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seitan. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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