VEGETARIAN TVP TACOS

Vegetarian TVP Tacos image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

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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