Agave Nectar Recipes
Seitan Skewers with Chimichurri Citrus-Herb Sauce
Makes about 12 skewers, serves 6
These seitan skewers are wonderful when well charred and served with refreshing Chimichurri Citrus Herb Sauce. They freeze very well and are great to have on hand to serve as appetizers, snacks, or an entre.
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
Madhava's Agave Nectar (Light, Amber, or Raw)
sea salt to taste
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 non-reactive bowl or baking dish, pour the marinade over them, and let marinade from 1 hour 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
Recipe courtesy of The Candle Café Cookbook by Joy Pierson and Bart Potenza