Name: TVP Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 cup onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1.5 cups TVP; 1.5 cups vegetable broth; 1 packet Taco seasoning; Optional for serving

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TVP Tacos

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Ingredients

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TVP Tacos

1 tbsp olive oil

½ cup oniondiced

2 cloves garlicminced

1 ½ cups TVPtextured vegetable protein

1 ½ cups vegetable brothor other broth as desired

1 packet Taco seasoning

Optional for servingtortillas, tomatoes, cilantro, and onion

Instructions

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Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Once shimmering, add in the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.

Mix in the TVP, broth, and taco seasoning. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. You want the liquid to be fully absorbed by the TVP.

Remove from the heat and serve! This is great on a salad, tacos, nachos, and more!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Rehydrate TVP Properly 💧
Use hot vegetable broth instead of water to rehydrate TVP—this infuses deeper flavor directly into the protein and creates a more authentic taco filling texture.
Toast TVP Before Hydrating 🔥
Lightly toast dry TVP in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding broth to develop nutty, complex flavors that elevate the entire dish.
Bloom Seasonings in Oil 🧅
Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil until fragrant, then add taco seasoning to bloom the spices before mixing in TVP for maximum flavor concentration.
Let Filling Cool Slightly 🕐
Allow the TVP mixture to cool for 2-3 minutes after cooking so it firms up and holds together better in taco shells without falling apart.
Add Liquid in Two Stages 🌊
Pour half the broth initially, let TVP absorb it, then add remaining liquid gradually to achieve the perfect moisture level—chewy but not soggy.