vegetarian tvp tacos
Like tacos but don't eat meat... Well, then have I got a recipe for you. These are TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) tacos, that most people can't distinguish from beef tacos. I mean it... these taste awesome. So, you ready... let's get into the kitchen.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 to 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup tvp (textured vegetable protein)
- 1/2 tablespoon tamari sauce (gluten fresh soy sauce)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin, plus extra for cooking
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced, 6 ounces (185g)
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1 - recipe of andy's taco seasoning: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-other-side-dish/andys-taco-seasoning.html
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
How To Make vegetarian tvp tacos
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Step 1Gather your ingredients
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Step 2Place dry TVP into a medium bowl.
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Step 3Chef's Note: Texture vegetable protein, TVP for short, is a high-fiber, high-protein meat substitute made from soy flour and available in a variety of flavored and unflavored varieties, as well as different sizes, from large chunks to small flakes. Most grocery stores sell TVP.
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Step 4Mix the tamari sauce with 1 cup of boiling water.
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Step 5Pour the tamari/water mixture over the TVP and stir well. Set aside for 10 minutes.
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Step 6In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking.
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Step 7Add onion and sauté until onion is well cooked, but not browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
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Step 8Add the garlic and stir in until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
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Step 9Add TVP to pan and mix with the onion.
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Step 10Add taco seasoning, and the tomato paste.
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Step 11Mix to combine thoroughly.
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Step 12Add additional olive oil to keep the mixture moist.
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Step 13Take off heat, add to taco shells, and dress up.
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Step 14Chef’s Note: Taco shells, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream … it’s up to you.
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Step 15Chef's Tip: Add to that some of your favorite salsa. Enjoy
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Step 16Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Low Carb
Keyword:
#Vegan
Keyword:
#tacos
Keyword:
#vegetarian
Keyword:
#TVP
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Stove Top
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