Seitan and Polenta Skillet

Ingredients

One 18-ounce tube polenta
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Cooking oil spray, optional
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound seitan, cut into bite-size pieces or strips
4 large or 6 medium stalks bok choy, with leaves, sliced crosswise
5 to 6 ounces baby spinach
4 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
1/4 cup oil-packed sliced sun-dried tomatoes, optional
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation

1. Cut the puckered ends off the polenta, then slice ½ inch thick. Cut each slice into 4 little wedges.

2. Heat a wide nonstick skillet. Add a drop of the oil and spread it around with a paper towel to create a very light coat, or use cooking oil spray. Add the polenta wedges; cook in a single layer over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes on each side.

3. Transfer the polenta to a plate. Heat the oil and soy sauce slowly in the same skillet. Before they get too hot, add the seitan and stir well. Raise the heat to medium-high and sauté, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Stir in the bok choy, spinach, and scallions, then cover and cook until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Sprinkle in vinegar to taste. Gently fold in the polenta wedges and sun-dried tomatoes, if using, Season with salt and pepper and serve at once.