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 when rehydrating TVP—this infuses deeper flavor directly into the protein and creates a more authentic, savory base for your tacos.
Toast TVP Before Broth 🔥
Lightly toast dry TVP in a hot pan for 1-2 minutes before adding broth to enhance its nutty flavor and improve texture, creating a more meat-like bite.
Bloom Aromatics in Oil 🧅
Sauté minced garlic and onions in olive oil for 2-3 minutes before adding TVP—this releases their essential oils and creates a flavorful foundation that coats every piece.
Finish with Extra Seasoning 🌶️
Reserve some taco seasoning to sprinkle on after cooking; adding it at the end provides bright flavor pops and prevents the spices from becoming muted during rehydration.
Reduce Liquid Completely 💨
Cook TVP until nearly all liquid evaporates for a drier, crumbly texture that mimics ground meat better and prevents soggy tacos.