Easy TVP Tacos (vegan!)

Name: Easy TVP Tacos (vegan!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) light oil ((such as canola or vegetable)); 1 small yellow onion (chopped); 4 clove(s) garlic (minced or pressed); 1 1/4 cup(s) vegetable broth (or vegan beefless broth); 1 cup(s) dry TVP granules ((textured vegetable protein)); 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/8 - ¼ teaspoon(s) cayenne (optional for spice); 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt (or to taste); 8 small flour or corn tortillas ((gluten-free if preferred)); Toppings of choice for TVP tacos: salsa, vegan sour cream, guacamole, vegan shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, chopped tomato, chopped onion, sliced avocado, or shredded lettuce

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5 from 4 votes

Easy TVP Tacos (vegan!)

Delicious, fast, easy, cheap, and vegan! Everything about these easy TVP tacos speaks to my soul. Just 15 minutes to whip up this amazingly delicious and meaty taco filling. Top with your favorite taco toppings for a super easy dinner or lunch. YUM!

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Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Meal Type: Dinner, Lunch

Special: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Oil-Free, Vegan Meat

Tool: Stove

Ingredient: TVP

Servings: 8 (makes enough filling for 6 - 8 tacos)

Ingredients

For the TVP:

1 tablespoon(s) light oil (such as canola or vegetable)
1 small yellow onion chopped
4 clove(s) garlic minced or pressed
1 1/4 cup(s) vegetable broth or vegan beefless broth
1 cup(s) dry TVP granules (textured vegetable protein)
2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
½ teaspoon(s) cumin
1/8 - ¼ teaspoon(s) cayenne optional for spice
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt or to taste

For the tacos:

8 small flour or corn tortillas (gluten-free if preferred)
Toppings of choice for TVP tacos: salsa, vegan sour cream, guacamole, vegan shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, chopped tomato, chopped onion, sliced avocado, or shredded lettuce

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet or non-stick frying pan. When hot add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion turns translucent and just begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
Mix in the vegetable broth, TVP, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetable broth has absorbed and the TVP is tender and chewy. If it gets a bit dry just add a splash more vegetable broth. Or if it is too wet continue to simmer a little longer until the vegetable broth is absorbed.
Spoon into tortilla shells, and decorate with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Make-ahead: Allow the prepared TVP taco meat to cool then store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer.

Oil-free: to make oil-free, simply omit the oil and do a water or broth sauté.

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