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Usng TVP®
Spaghetti

Tacos
bullet1 cup TVP® rehydrated in 1 cup boiling water
bullet2 tablespoons vegetable oil
bullet1 package taco seasoning
bulletl/2 cup water
bullet6 corn tortillas, warmed
bullet1 can refried beans, heated
bulletChopped tomatoes
bulletChopped lettuce
bulletChopped scallions
bulletSalsa
I cook the TVP® over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add the taco seasoning and water to the saucepan; cook until the sauce is thick and the TVP® is completely coated.

To serve, spread each tortilla with a generous layer of the refried beans. Add several heaping spoonfuls of TVP®. Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, and scallions. Top with salsa. Yield: 6 tacos.

Nearly Veggie Lasagna From: Gayley
bullet1 c reconstituted TVP®
bullet1/2 c low fat cottage cheese
bullet1 oz mozarella
bullet2 c diced tomatoes
bullet1/4 c tomato sauce
bullet1/2 oz oatmeal
bullet1 1/2 c cabbage, fine diced, steamed
bullet1 T Italian seasoning
bullet4 pieces Oven ready lagana noodles
Mix all except mozarella and noodles In 8" baking pan, spray no-stick and layer 1/2 c mixture. Place noodles (not touching, they will expand) on top, layer second half of remaining ingredients, place last two noodles, and add rest of mixture. Sprinle cheese on top. Bake 35-40 min @ 350 until firm.

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VEGETABLE CURRY
http://www.vegsoc.org/cordonvert/recipes/faking.html These recipes are from England, hence the metric measurements Corn flour is cornstarch.
(Serves 4)

Ingredients:
bullet100g/4oz TVP® chunks
bullet425ml/15floz / 1pint vegetable stock or cold water
bullet1 large onion, chopped
bullet2 cloves garlic, chopped
bulletLittle vegetable oil
bullet1 heaped tbsp curry powder
bullet¼ tsp garam masala (this is an Eastern Indian seasoning.)
bullet¼ tsp ground ginger
bullet1 apple, cored and chopped but not peeled
bullet100g/4oz mushrooms, sliced
bullet2 tbsp soya sauce (soy sauce)
bullet1 x 400g/14oz tin tomatoes, with their juice
bullet2 heaped dessertspoons of cornflour
bullet280ml/10floz cold water
Method:
1. Soak the TVP® chunks in the stock or water.
2. Fry the onion and garlic in a little oil until slightly softened.
3. Add the TVP®, curry powder, garam masala and ginger and stir until everything is coated with the spices.
4. Add the apple, mushrooms and chopped tomatoes, and simmer gently for a few minutes.
5. Mix the cornflour with a little water, gradually adding the rest of the water until it is all mixed.
6. Add the cornflour mixture to the pan gradually, until the mixture has thickened, stirring all the time.
7. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Serve on a bed of rice.

LASAGNE (Serves 6)
Ingredients:
bullet125g/4½oz packet TVP® mince
bullet280ml/10 fl oz cold water
bullet550g/1¼ lbs of any prepared diced vegetables (eg. carrots, celery, mushrooms, courgettes, parsnips etc.)
bulletA little vegetable oil for frying.
bullet2 x 400g/14oz tins chopped tomatoes, with their juice
bullet1tsp dried oregano
bullet2tbsp soya sauce
bulletSeasoning, if required
bullet12-15 sheets of pre-cooked lasagne
For the Sauce:
bullet50g/2oz corn flour
bullet50g/2oz margarine
bullet710ml/25 fl oz milk or soya milk
bullet¼ tsp grated nutmeg
bullet175g/6oz vegetarian cheddar cheese
Method
1. Soak the TVP® in the cold water for 10 minutes.
2. Fry the vegetables in a little oil until softened.
3. Add the TVP® and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring all the time.
4. Add the tomatoes, oregano and soya sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Season if required. 6. Make the sauce by melting the margarine in a pan and stirring in the corn flour.
7. Cook for 2 minutes.
8. Add the milk gradually and stir until thickened.
9. Remove from heat, season, add the nutmeg and 50g / 2oz of cheese. Stir well.
10. Arrange in layers in a buttered casserole dish as follows: lasagne, TVP® sauce, cheese sauce, ending with the cheese sauce.
11. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and cook at 350°F/180°C/Gas 4 for 30-40 minutes until browned a little on top.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Serve hot with a jacket potato and salad. The lasagne can be successfully frozen before cooking. When required, thaw for 8 hours and cook as above.

All mixed up
Don't forget to add water or stock to TVP® chunks or granules before you use them. If your packet of TVP® does not give instructions, follow the general rules: TVP® mince or granules - using 1½ times its own weight in water or stock, soak the TVP® for 15 minutes or simmer for three minutes.
TVP® chunks - using 2½ times their weight in water, soak the chunks for an hour or simmer for 30 minutes.

The Vegetarian is published by The Vegetarian Society and is sent free of charge to all members.
Cottage Pie Serves 4
bullet1 tbsp/15ml oil
bullet1 medium onion, chopped
bullet1 clove garlic, crushed
bullet400g/14oz tinned chopped tomatoes
bullet1/2 tsp/5ml dried mixed herbs
bullet150g/6oz dried TVP®, soaked 10 minutes in boiling water and drained well before use.
bullet11/2lb/675g mashed potato
bullet2 tbsp/30ml grated cheese
bullet25g/1oz margarine
1. Pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 6/200(C/400(F.
2. Heat the oil and fry the onion 2-3 minutes until soft.
3. Mix in the garlic, tinned tomatoes, dried herbs and seasoning.
4. Add the TVP® and stir for 2 minutes.
5. Bring to the boil, then simmer the sauce for 15 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, make the mashed potato.
7. Place the mixture in an ovenproof dish and spoon the mashed potato over the top.
8. Sprinkle with grated cheese and dot with margarine.
9. Cook for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and heated through.

Chilli Sin Carne Serves 4
bullet1 tbsp/15ml oil
bullet1 medium onion, finely diced
bullet150g/6oz TVP®, soaked 10 minutes in boiling water and drained well before use.
bullet2 medium red peppers, de-seeded and chopped
bullet1 clove garlic, crushed
bullet400g/14oz tinned chopped tomatoes
bullet1 tsp/5ml dried mixed herbs
bullet2 tsp/10ml chilli powder
bullet400g/140z tinned kidney beans
bulletSeasoning
bullet4 cups of cooked American long grain rice
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion 2-3 minutes until soft.
2. Add the TVP® and pepper and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Mix in the garlic, tinned tomatoes, dried herbs, chilli powder, kidney beans and seasoning.
4. Bring to the boil, cover, and then simmer the sauce for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve the chilli on a bed of rice or as a filling for jacket potatoes.

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Revised: 27 Dec 00

 

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