Using TVP
"TVP" stands for "textured vegetable protein." It is a dry, crumbled, soy product that when it is rehydrated, it has the texture of ground meat. It is used as a substitute for ground beef, turkey, pork and lamb and will take on any flavor that you give it. It's a healthy substitute for ground meat, because it has very little fat and no cholesterol. TVP is also less expensive than meat, is easy to store and stays fresh for a long time, since it is store dry. It's also very simple to use. When used in a recipe, it can be very convincing. Many people do not even know that it isn't meat. Here are some of the things that I make with it:
Tacos, burritos
Spaghetti Bolognese
Chinese Spicy "Ground Beef" with noodles
tamales, tamale pie
burgers, meatballs
Chili
won tons, egg rolls
The list goes on and on. It's really versatile! I have a hard time finding it in our local stores, but it's available online. I get mine from nuts.com. Does anyone else use TVP?