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

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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!

 

SLOPPY JOES

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 8 oz. of hot liquid (1 cup).

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 6.  Enjoy!

 

CHILI

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 8 oz. of hot liquid (1 cup).

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 6-8.

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CHORIZO SAUSAGE

To make the equivalent of 1# of chorizo sausage:

• In a medium bowl add 1 TBSP of Chorizo Seasoning (ex: Adkins Chorizo Sausage Seasoning 16 OZ All Natural, available online) to 11oz HOT water and 1 oz vinegar.  Whisk, wait 10 minutes, whisk again.

• Pour seasoned liquid over 1 cup TVP.  Stir occasionally. 

• After 20 minutes spread on baking tray, dry in 200F oven for 45 minutes.

• Use in Fajitas, Quesadillas, Tacos, or Chili.

 

ITALIAN SAUSAGE

To make the equivalent of 1# of Italian Sausage:

• In a medium bowl add 1 TBSP of Italian Seasoning (ex: Basil / Oregano / Garlic / Rosemary / Thyme / Sage / Paprika blend) to 11oz HOT water and 1 oz vinegar.  Whisk, wait 10 minutes, whisk again.

• Pour seasoned liquid over 1 cup TVP.  Stir occasionally. 

• After 20 minutes spread on baking tray, dry in 200F oven for 45 minutes.

Use in lasagna, spaghetti casserole, pizza, roasted veggies with pasta, and more.

 

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 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)

• 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 4-6 tacos.