Seitan Tagine (recipe, pareve)

Seitan Tagine P Serves: 2

Ingredients
8 ounces cubed seitan-drained
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cinnamon
Small pinch of saffron
1/8 teaspoon hot paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot-peeled and minced
1 clove garlic-peeled and minced
½ inch fresh ginger-peeled and minced
1 large carrot-peeled and diced
1 large celery stalk-washed and diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
One long strip orange rind-cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon honey
½ cup sliced dried apricots
1/3 cup pitted green olives
Equipment
Medium mixing bowl
Medium skillet
Directions

1. Mix spices in medium mixing bowl. Add seitan cubes and mix well. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium flame. Add minced shallots, garlic, ginger, carrots and celery. Sauté until carrots have softened. Add tomato paste, orange rind, and honey. Stir well.
3. Add spiced seitan cubes to skillet and stir until they are completely covered with the sautéed mixture. Stir in apricots and olives. If you feel you need more liquid, add a little orange juice. Serve hot with Israeli couscous.