Easy TVP Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
118 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy TVP Tacos
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These vegan TVP tacos are full of flavor and easy to prepare! High-protein, low-fat TVP (textured vegetable protein) is generously seasoned and sauteed with onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Serve with your favorite toppings for delicious vegan tacos even meat-eaters will love! Nut-free, gluten-free, oil-free option. Ready in 20 minutes.Yield: approx. 4 cups
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil, optional Omit for oil-free.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ¼ cups TVP (textured vegetable protein)
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons tamari (GF) or soy sauce
- a few poonfuls of salsa or a squeeze of fresh lime juice
- salt and pepper
For Serving:
- 8 to 10 corn tortillas or taco shells
- Sliced avocado
- salsa or pico de gallo
- corn salsa tap for recipe
- vegan queso fresco tap for recipe
Instructions
- Preheat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil, if using, onion, and jalapeno. Stirring occasionally, cook for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Next, add the seasonings: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon each cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the TVP, broth, and 1 tablespoon tamari. Stir to combine. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the TVP is piping hot. Stir in a couple of spoonfuls of salsa or a generous squeeze of lime. Taste for seasoning, adding more tamari, salt, and/or pepper, if desired.
- Serve warm with your favorite taco fixings.
Notes
- Storage
- Store TVP taco meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
380mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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