TVP Tacos

1 cup dry TVP granules

1 cup boiling water

1 t each: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder

3 T tamari soy sauce

2 T olive oil

˝ onion, chopped

˝ bell pepper, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Pour boiling water into dry TVP granules and stir. Let sit until water is absorbed, about ten minutes. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions turn soft, about 6-8 minutes. Add bell pepper and sauté 2 more min. Add TVP, and stir. Add tamari and spices, and continue simmering until all ingredients are well-blended. Some people like extra tamari or extra spices…adjust according to your taste. Serve in hard taco shells or soft tortillas, with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, refried beans, etc.

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