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Textured Vegetable Protein

TVP stands for Textured Vegetable Protein, and is HIGHLY nutritious.  It is also referred to as "soy pieces", since it is derived from soy.

TVP can be used in a wide variety of recipes, some of which are below!

Hydrating the soy pieces can be done with water, various broths, and if a darker color is desired without beef broth then "Kitchen Bouquet Browning and Seasoning Sauce" works great!

 

1)  SLOPPY JOES

To hydrate soy pieces for the equivalent of 1# of ground beef:

In a medium bowl use 1-3/4 cup of soy pieces and stir in 20oz of hot liquid (2-1/2 cups).

Liquid can be a combination of broth (beef, chicken, vegetable, mushroom) and water, and allow soy pieces to hydrate 20 minutes.  Stir occasionally.

 

Ingredients

  • Hydrated soy pieces (see above)

  • 1 TBSP olive oil

  • 1/2 onion--chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic—minced or 3 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 15.5 oz can of Sloppy Joe mix

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot, sauté onions until soft.  Add the garlic and cook another 30-60 seconds but do not burn.

Scoop in hydrated soy pieces and stir for 1 minute.  Add Sloppy Joe mix.  Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serve on toasted buns with cheese optional.  Serves 4.  Enjoy!

 

 

2) CHILI

To hydrate soy pieces for the equivalent of 1# of ground beef:

In a medium bowl use 1-3/4 cup of soy pieces and stir in 20oz of hot liquid (2-1/2 cups).

Liquid can be a combination of broth (beef, chicken, vegetable, mushroom) and water, and allow soy pieces to hydrate 20 minutes.  Stir occasionally.

 

Ingredients

  • Hydrated soy pieces (see above)

  • 1 TBSP olive oil

  • 1/2 onion--chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic—minced (or 3 TSP minced garlic from jar)

  • 1 15-ounce can of black beans or kidney beans--undrained

  • 1 or 2- 15 oz cans diced tomatoes--undrained (optional—with Green chilies)

  • 1 pack—Chili seasoning (or use your choice of chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cocoa powder, paprika, oregano)

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot, sauté onions until soft.  Add the garlic and cook another 30-60 seconds but do not burn.

Scoop in hydrated soy pieces and stir for 1 minute.  Add beans, tomatoes, and seasonings.  Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serves 6.

 

 

3) MEATBALLS

To hydrate soy pieces for the equivalent of 1# of ground beef:

In a medium bowl use 1-3/4 cup of soy pieces and stir in 1-1/2 cup hot liquid.

Liquid can be a combination of broth (beef, chicken, vegetable, mushroom) and water, and allow soy pieces to hydrate 20 minutes.  Stir occasionally.

 

Ingredients

  • Hydrated soy pieces (see above)

  • 2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce

  • 3 TBSP onion--chopped

  • 1 glove garlic—minced or 1 tsp minced garlic

  • 2/3 cup breadcrumbs or flour

  • Add salt, pepper, and 1 tsp Italian Seasoning if desired

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients into a thick dough that holds together.  Add more breadcrumbs or flour if needed.

  • Shape mixture into 1-2” balls.

  • To bake, spray baking pan and cook at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

  • Or to pan-fry, heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet, fry meatballs for 5-8 minutes.

  • Heat sauce and pour over meatballs: 2 TBSP grape jelly and 10 oz Ketchup.

  • Can place on bed of pasta, if desired.

Serves 4.

 

4) TACOS

To hydrate soy pieces for the equivalent of 1# of ground beef:

In a medium bowl use 1 cup of soy pieces and stir in 1-1/2 cups hot liquid.

Liquid can be a combination of broth (beef, chicken, vegetable, mushroom) and water, and allow soy pieces to hydrate 20 minutes.  Stir occasionally.

 

Ingredients

  • Hydrated soy pieces (see above)

  • 1 TBSP olive oil

  • 1/2 onion--chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic—minced or 2 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 packet of Taco Seasoning (or use cumin, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, crushed red pepper, ancho chili powder, salt, pepper)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot, saute onions until soft.  Add the garlic and cook another 30-60 seconds but do not burn.

  • Scoop in hydrated soy pieces and stir for 1 minute.  Add Taco Seasoning.  Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Serve in taco shells or tortillas, with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, jalapenos, salsa as desired.

Makes 8 tacos.

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