TVP

Textured vegetable (or soy) protein is made from soy flour that has been cooked under pressure, extruded, and dried. Since the oil has been extracted, it has a long shelf life. TVP is high in protein, iron, calcium, fiber, and zinc. It’s available, flavored and unflavored, in various styles, shapes and sizes, such as ground “beef,” “chicken” cutlets, and “bacon” bits.

TVP Vegan Sloppy Joe

Serves: 8

This is a recipe from "The New Farm Vegetarian Cookbook".

Ingredients

1 large onions, chopped

1 large green peppers, diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 cups boiling water

2 1/2 cups tomato sauce

1 -2 tablespoon chili powder

1 pinch pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon mustard

1 tablespoon sugar

1 1/2 cups dry textured vegetable protein

Directions

Sauté onion and green pepper in oil.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer together for 20 minutes.

10 Minute TVP Tacos

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 cups textured vegetable protein

2 cups water

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning ( one pack)

1 red peppers, cut into strips

1/4 cup salsa

flour tortillas or taco shells

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the water over medium heat, and add the TVP, stirring well. Allow the TVP to reconstitute for 2-3 minutes.

Add oil and soy sauce, then peppers and taco seasoning, stirring well.

Allow to cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in salsa and remove from heat.

Serve wrapped in a flour tortilla or hard taco shells with your choice of toppings.