This has been a staple for many Vegetarians for many years. The secret it TVP (textured vegetable protein, sometimes referred to TVSP textured vegetable soy protein). You can get it at your local health food store or on line (http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Certified-Organic-Textured-Soy-Protein-Nuggets-10-oz-284-g/44505?gclid=CPSbh9DNxLwCFVMV7Aod5G0AeA&gclsrc=aw.ds). This particular brand is very good. I use it in many recipes.
A little bit about TVP...It's a soy product and has no flavor. It takes on the flavor of whatever you are cooking.
Preparation for TVP...put the amount you are going to use in a bowl (fyi...a cup will yield about 1 1/2 cups of TVP, when constituted with water), add 1 1/2 that amount of water, let sit for a couple of minutes until absorbed, set aside.
Veggie Nacho's
Organic Coconut Oil
1 small chopped onion
1 large, chopped clove of garlic
Low Sodium Tamari Sauce (You can substitute Soy Sauce)
Balsamic Vinegar
Worshire Sauce
Vegetable Stock
Ground Pepper
Ancho Chili Powder
Dried Basil
As noted in previous recipes, I don't give a measurement of seasonings, you should experiment. Just be careful with the Peppers!! Also, keep several containers of Vegetable stock in the cupboard, it comes in very handy! Get the kind that you can seal closed.
Saute' the onions and Garlic in about a TBL spoon of Coconut oil. Add seasonings. Render down until browned (about 20 minutes). Add about a 1/2 cup of the vegetable stock, cook for about 3/4 minutes. Add the TVP, cook until everything is absorbed, take of the heat and set aside to cool
This is a basic recipe to substitute for saute'd ground meat.
For the Nacho's, Get some multi grain Taco Chips, sprinkle on the TVP mixture, add some Vegan Cheese (http://us.daiyafoods.com), some fresh salsa, a sliced avocado. BAM!! You're good to go!!!
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