Seitan And Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Rustic Mashed Potatoes:

4-6 Yukon gold or red potatoes, washed and diced

8 cups of water

2-4 T vegetable based margarine spread, or olive oil

1/2 - 1 cup plain rice, soy or almond milk, unsweetened

1-2 pinches sea salt

1-2 cloves garlic, peeled (optional)

Mushroom Gravy:

10 ounces button, baby portabella, or cremini mushrooms, sliced

1 cup onion, diced fine (optional)

2 tablespoons water

1/4 cup whole wheat flour or arrowroot

1 cup water or vegetable broth

12 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce

1 teaspoon Italian seasonings

1/4 - 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth to dilute if too thick

Seitan Savory Cutlets:

1-2 T water

1 small onion, diced

2-3 mushrooms, sliced

2 8 oz. packages seitan strips

1-2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce

1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1-2 T water

Steamed Green Beans:

10-12 ounces of fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

Large pot or wok with steaming basket and lid

3-4 cups of water