TVP TACOS
Description
Do you know how to prepare textured vegetable protein (TVP)? Textured Vegetable Protein is made from soybeans. It’s an inexpensive and relatively concentrated source of plant-based protein. When rehydrated, TVP has a texture like cooked ground beef. So give it a try. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to prepare, and how delicious it tastes!
Ingredients
| 1 2/3 cups textured vegetable protein (125 g) |
| 3 cups hot water (750 mL) |
| 1 onion, chopped |
| 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 mL) |
| 1 clove garlic, chopped |
| 1 teaspoon chili powder (5 mL) |
| 1 tablespoon agave nectar or maple syrup (15 mL) |
| 3 tablespoons soy sauce (45 mL) |
| 2 tablespoons ketchup (30 mL) |
| 6 taco shells |
| 1 tomato, diced |
| Iceberg lettuce, shredded |
| 1 avocado, sliced |
Directions
- 1
- Rehydrate textured vegetable protein in hot water. Set aside.
- 2
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sauté onion for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
- Add garlic, chili powder, agave nectar or maple syrup, soy sauce, and ketchup. Mix well.
- 4
- Mix in rehydrated textured vegetable protein as well as soaking water.
- 5
- Continue cooking until liquid has evaporated. If texture becomes too dry, add 1 cup (250 mL) water to mixture.
- 6
- Spoon mixture into tacos and garnish with lettuce, tomato and avocado.
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