10 Minute Tvp Tacos

Description: A Jolinda Hackett recipe.his recipe uses store-bought salsa and taco seasoning to make a super-quick vegetarian taco filling from TVP. 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, avocado, and green onions.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups textured vegetable protein
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (one pack)
• 1 red pepper, cut into strips
• 1/4 cup salsa
• flour tortillas or taco shell

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, heat the water over medium heat, and add the TVP, stirring well. Allow the TVP to reconstitute for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add oil and soy sauce, then peppers and taco seasoning, stirring well.
3. Allow to cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in salsa and remove from heat.
4. Serve wrapped in a flour tortilla or hard taco shells with your choice of toppings.