What You Need:
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1 1/2 cups textured vegetable protein (TVP)
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1 1/3 cups water
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olive oil
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1 medium-large onion, chopped
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1 large green bell pepper, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons chili powder (more or less to taste)
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 cups canned tomato sauce
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salt and pepper
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1 teaspoon sugar
What You Do:
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Bring the water to a boil and turn off heat.
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Add the TVP and stir well. Let it sit 10 minutes.
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In a non-stick pan heat up some olive oil.
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Add the onions, green pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt. Sauté until soft.
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Add the hydrated TVP and continue sautéing about 3 minutes.
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Add the chili powder, garlic powder and soy sauce. Stir.
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Add the two cups of tomato sauce and stir well.
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Adjust seasoning if needed and add sugar.
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Lower the heat to simmer and let the mixture reduce, about 10 minutes.
Serve in bowls or taco shells with canned hominy or yellow corn,
lettuce, chopped tomatoes, guacamole, chopped green onions, salsa and chopped cilantro. Leftover filling also makes great taco burritos.