Lentil and Seitan Wat with Roasted Brazil Nuts
(Ethiopian stew, generally served with a flatbread)
(Yield: 4 servings)

Ingredients:
1lb. seitan
1 cup brazil nuts, roasted and skinned
2 carrots peeled and roll cut
2 ribs celery, cut on the bias
½ potato medium dice, with or without skins
½ cup lentil flour
3 cloves garlic
¼ cup beri beri spices
2 cups stock
chopped cilantro
xvo

Procedure:
1.add brazil nuts to a 350° oven and roast until golden brown
2.add xvo to a pan and brown seitan
3.add beri beri spices to pan with seitan and cook for 2 minutes or until aromatic set aside
4.add carrots, celery and sweat for 4 minutes
5.turn heat to medium and add potato, garlic, sauté until browned
6.add stock, bring mixture up to a simmer
7.add lentil flour and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently, add stock if necessary
8.serve garnished with cilantro