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Viewed: 40 - Published at: 3 years agoIngredients
- 1 cup TVP (Texturized Vegetable Protein)
- 1 x water boiling, to cover
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 x chili powder
- 1 x salt
- 1 each green bell peppers
- 1 each onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 x wine or balsamic vinegar
- 16 ounces tomatoes diced
- 16 ounces red kidney beans 1 can, drained and rinsed, or up to 2 cans
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 x chili powder to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons basil dried
Method
- Soak about 1 cup of TVP in boiling water, to cover, with several tbsp taco seasoning, extra chili powder, and salt to taste.
- Let it sit until the TVP has soaked up much of the water and flavor from the spices.
- Meanwhile, saute 1 chopped green pepper, 1 chopped med/large onion, and 1 to 2 cloves finely chopped garlic in wine or balsamic vinegar until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in one can of diced tomatoes (~16 oz), one or two cans of drained and rinsed kidney beans, one can of tomato sauce (8 oz), chili powder, and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil (or several chopped leaves if fresh).
- Drain excess liquid from the TVP (so there isn't a puddle of water.
- it can still be wet) and add to the rest.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or more.
