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.
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Gather your ingredients
- 2. Place dry TVP into a medium bowl.
- 3. Chef'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.
- 4. Mix the tamari sauce with 1 cup of boiling water.
- 5. Pour the tamari/water mixture over the TVP and stir well. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- 6. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking.
- 7. Add onion and sauté until onion is well cooked, but not browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- 8. Add the garlic and stir in until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
- 9. Add TVP to pan and mix with the onion.
- 10. Add taco seasoning, and the tomato paste.
- 11. Mix to combine thoroughly.
- 12. Add additional olive oil to keep the mixture moist.
- 13. Take off heat, add to taco shells, and dress up.
- 14. Chef's Note: Taco shells, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream ... it's up to you.
- 15. Chef's Tip: Add to that some of your favorite salsa. Enjoy
- 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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