This meaty vegan brisket is the perfect holiday guilt-free indulgence! With shredded king oyster mushrooms and a high-protein vital wheat gluten base, this meaty prep gets slathered in smoky spices and sugar-free BBQ glaze. It's Keto-friendly with just 6.5g net carbs and 27g protein per serving, it’s your new healthy comfort food obsession. Perfect for meal prep or your backyard BBQ.
~8 servings
Macros Per Serving: 6.5g net carbs | 27g protein | 1g sugar
Shred king oyster mushrooms
Mince garlic cloves
Finely chop onion
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
Cook onion, garlic, and mushrooms until soft and caramelized (5-7 mins)
Deglaze with 1/2 cup broth (1 min)
Transfer sautéed mixture to a blender
Add remaining broth, coconut aminos, maple syrup, miso, liquid smoke, and nutritional yeast
Blend until smooth
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a large bowl, combine vital wheat gluten and crumbled tofu with blended wet ingredients
Mix with a spatula, then knead by hand for 3-4 minutes until elastic (no need to overwork)
Form dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangular "brisket" on a parchment-lined baking sheet
Press spice rub evenly over the surface
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes
Brush with BBQ glaze, then bake 20 more minutes until firm and caramelized
Let cool 10 minutes before slicing against the grain
Optional, top with more bbq sauce
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Roma B @itsromab