TVP Protein Taco Crumble
This versatile TVP taco crumble is a quick and flavorful plant-based alternative to ground meat. It's perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, or as a protein-rich addition to salads and bowls. The crumble rehydrates quickly and absorbs seasonings beautifully.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 136 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1 cuptextured vegetable protein, dry
- 1.5 cupvegetable broth, hot
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tspchili powder
- 1 tspcumin
- 0.5 tspsmoked paprika
- 0.5 tsporegano, dried
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsptomato paste
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
Equipment
large skillet · medium bowl · wooden spoon
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the textured vegetable protein in a medium heatproof bowl.
- 2
Pour the hot vegetable broth over the textured vegetable protein and let it rehydrate for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the broth is hot for quick and thorough rehydration.
- 3
While the textured vegetable protein rehydrates, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 4
Add the yellow onion to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
About 4 min
- 5
Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Cook the spices for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Toasting spices briefly enhances their flavor.
- 7
Add the rehydrated textured vegetable protein (drain any excess liquid if necessary) to the skillet.
- 8
Stir in the tomato paste and soy sauce, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
- 9
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through and slightly browned, resembling ground meat.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Break up any large clumps of TVP with your spoon to create a fine crumble.
- 10
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 11
Serve the TVP taco crumble hot as a filling for tacos, burritos, or over rice.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 136.3kcal
- Protein
- 12.7g
- Carbs
- 12.9g
- Fat
- 4g
- Fibre
- 5.3g
- Sugar
- 2.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover TVP taco crumble in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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