Cutlets on the Cheap - Vegan

1. Make the broth: In a large pot, combine the water, soy sauce, onion, garlic, and broth base, and set aside.
2. Make the cutlets: Puree the beans in a food processor until smooth. Add the stock and soy sauce and process until blended. Add the flour, yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder, and process until well blended.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 5 minutes. Cover and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Stretch the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Cut the dough into 8 pieces. Flatten each piece into a thin cutlet. You can do this with your hands or by placing each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and rolling flat with a rolling pin.
4. Add the cutlets to the pot with the broth mixture and bring just to a sim- mer over medium-low heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, turning about halfway through. Do not allow the broth to boil. Remove from the heat and allow the cutlets to cool in the broth. You can refrigerate the cutlets in the broth or remove them from the broth and wrap them well, then refrigerate or freeze until needed. Properly stored, they will keep well for about 3 days in the refrigerator or several weeks in the freezer. The cutlets can then be sautéed in a small amount of oil until golden brown and topped with a sauce or cut into strips or chunks to use in recipes. The cooking broth can also be frozen and reused for future batches of cutlets.

Ten Ways to Serve Cutlets on the Cheap: One of the best things about Cutlets on the Cheap is that once you’ve made a batch (or two) the sky’s the limit on how to serve them. To get you started, here are ten ways to enjoy these tasty (and cheap) cutlets. 1. Top the cutlets with Creamy Mushroom Gravy. 2. Saute the cutlets with red wine and sliced mushrooms, then stir in some creamy mushroom gravy for a rich wine sauce. 3. Saute the cutlets with white wine, garlic, lemon juice, and capers for a luscious picatta. 4. Top with marinara sauce and a sprinkling of vegan cheese, then run under the broiler to melt the cheese. 5. Slice the cutlets into strips and add them to Quick Lo Mein 6. Cut into strips and add to Asian Noodle Soup. 7. Cut into strips and use in a Build-Your-Own Fajitas 8. Use cutlets instead of seitan for Cajun-Spiced Seitan Po’Boys 9. Use cutlets instead of the sausage patties in the Savory Sausage and Peppers (page 141). 10. Use cutlets instead of Poloenta in the Polenta with Pan-Seared Mushrooms and Tomato Sauce