Recipe by James John Deren

TVP Tacos

Name: TVP Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 C Dry TVP; 1 C Water; 1 T Olive Oil; ½ T Chili Powder; 1 Package of your favorite store-bought Taco Seasoning; ¼ C Picante Sauce, mild to hot according to your taste; Taco Shells or Tortillas; Your favorite fillings

This quick and easy taco filling is a hit with everyone and scales up easily. Olive Oil adds body but you can use another vegetable oil if your Olive Oil is particularly flavorful.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Servings 4 servings

Category Main Dish

Ingredients

1 C Dry TVP
1 C Water
1 T Olive Oil
½ T Chili Powder
1 Package of your favorite store-bought Taco Seasoning
¼ C Picante Sauce, mild to hot according to your taste
Taco Shells or Tortillas
Your favorite fillings

Instructions

1 Bring The Water To A Boil: Bring the water to a boil.
2 Whisk In The Olive Oil And: Whisk in the olive oil and Taco Seasoning.
3 Remove From Heat: Remove from heat.
4 Stir In The Tvp And Picante: Stir in the TVP and picante.
5 Cover For At Least 10 Minutes: Cover for at least 10 minutes.
6 Stir And Add More Water Or: Stir and add more water or salsa if it seems a bit dry.
7 Fill The Taco Shells Or Tortillas: Fill the taco shells or Tortillas with the TVP and your favorite fillings.

Pro Tips & Delicious Variations

Add ½ t finely ground masa harina, or 1 t of the TVP dust, along with the water for more body.