What the hell am I supposed to do with TVP?

[compassionategirl]

I purchased a bag ages ago and stare at it, cluelessly, each time I open my fridge.

 

Does anybody have nice recipes so I can use this stuff up before it starts growing fungus.

 

Thanks.

[Guest]

I add it in with my couscous(rice as well)...if its less than a third of the couscous amount you barely notice it. I also add it to bean soups for protein overkill and sometimes I add it to steamed kale.

[CollegeB]

Put it in chili or eat it right out of the bag if you want something crunchy.

[loveliberate]

I've used TVP in chili, stirfry's, sloppy joe's, soups...

 

While visiting friends in Sonora, Mexico I could not find tofu, tempeh, seitan, etc anywhere - but there were these huge loaves of TVP that were common. Never seen those here in the US - or during my visits to Canada either... Soymilk and smaller size chunks of TVP were also very common.

[Kathryn]

Reconstitute it (it's dry, right? you don't even need to keep it in your fridge if it is) and use it in recipes that traditionally use ground beef, like tacos, chili, sloppy joes, 'meat' loaf. Because TVP doesn't have much flavor on its own (unless it's a 'flavored" tvp), you'll have to add more seasoning than you normally would, in fact, reconstituting the TVP in some hot liquid that contains flavors (like tamari, tomato juice, etc.) will give it more flavor.

[CrispyQ]

I make a tasty burrito filling with it.

 

First, reconstitute the TVP. Pour 3/4 cup boiling water over 1 cup TVP. Stir well. Let sit for 5 minutes.

 

In a pan, saute a small chopped onion in oil. When tender, add the TVP & assorted south of the border spices -- chile powder, cumin, etc. Add a couple of cans of Rotel (green chiles & tomates) or if you don't have Rotel in your area add a can of tomatoes (with liquid) & a small can of green chiles. Simmer until liquid is cooked off. Makes a good filling for burritos or as the bottom layer of a tostada. Also makes a great layer in a Mexican casserole.

[Tarz]

I'll second what Kathryn wrote - what is it doing in the fridge?

 

Give it the dog.

[ljk11]

Yep, rehydrated it - about 1:1 or 1:(a bit less than 1) TVP:Liquid ratio...then add it to chili (the ground) or stews (the chunky.)

 

As an aside, I made a goulash/stew thing once with the chunks. My dad's response: "Sweetie, this is really good. Is that veal?"

 

[Kathryn]

My dad's response: "Sweetie, this is really good. Is that veal?"

 

Eeew!

[Honey]

My dad's response: "Sweetie, this is really good. Is that veal?"

 

Eeew!

 

Doubly Ewwwww ~ I don't even know what veal tastes like and i don't ever wanna!!!!

[Honey]

I purchased a bag ages ago and stare at it, cluelessly, each time I open my fridge.

 

btw, did you finally use up your bag of TVP?

What did you end up making with it?