SEITAN SKEWERS WITH CHIMICHURRI CITRUS-HERB SAUCE

Seitan Skewers with Chimichurri Citrus-Herb Sauce image

Provided by Joy Pierson

Yield Makes about 12 skewers, serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Marinade
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup agave nectar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 1/2 pounds seitan, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Chimichurri Citrus-Herb Sauce
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup silken tofu
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons agave nectar
Sea salt

Steps:

1. To prepare the marinade, put all of the marinade ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until well combined.
2. Put 4 pieces of seitan on each of 12 metal or bamboo skewers. Place them in a large nonreactive bowl or baking dish, pour the marinade over them, and let marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
3. To prepare the Chimichurri Citrus-Herb Sauce, put all of the chimichurri ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Prepare a charcoal, gas, or stove-top grill. Grill the skewers over medium-high heat until well browned, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Serve immediately, drizzled with the Chimichurri CitrusHerb Sauce.