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Mexican TVP and Cheese

Name: Mexican TVP and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP); 0.75 cup boiling water; cooking spray; 0.5 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese; 2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste

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Can be used as a vegetarian side dish, or to stuff roasted peppers. Use low fat cheese to cut fat and calories. It is high in protein and can be made low in calories. Either serve as is, or use as a stuffing for roasted bell or poblano peppers.

Recipe by OboeStew

Updated on July 14, 2022

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
¾ cup boiling water
cooking spray
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste

Directions

In a small bowl, stir together the texturized vegetable protein and boiling water. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray. Add onion, and cook just until it begins to brown. Add the garlic, and cook for a minute. Stir in tomatoes and cumin. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
Stir the TVP into the tomato sauce along with the chipotle peppers. Remove from heat, and stir in the shredded cheese. Serve as is, or use as a stuffing for peppers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

252	Calories
12g	Fat
9g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 582mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 10mg	48%
Calcium 289mg	22%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 243mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.