Ten Minute TVP Taco Recipe

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By Jolinda Hackett, About.com Guide

Vegetarian TVP tacos

Jolinda Hackett

This recipe uses store-bought salsa and taco seasoning to make a super-quick vegetarian taco ¹filling from TVP². The TVP has a texture similar to shredded chicken when cooked. Wrap in a flour tortilla or stuff in a hard shell with lettuce, tomatoes and beans.

See also: More Vegetarian Mexican Food Recipes³

Ingredients:

• • 2 cups TVP (textured vegetable protein)⁴

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil

  • 1 package taco seasoning

  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into strips

  • 1/4 cup salsa

  • flour tortillas or taco shells

Preparation:

In a large skillet, heat the water over medium heat, and add the TVP, stirring well. Allow the TVP⁵ 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. I like to eat this as is, but you could also add tomatoes, lettuce, beans and sour cream to your tacos