VEGETARIAN TVP TACOS

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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

1 c tvp (textured vegetable protein)
1/2 Tbsp tamari sauce (gluten fresh soy sauce)
1 c boiling water
1 Tbsp 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 Tbsp tomato paste

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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