Homemade Tvp Crumbles
Transform your plant-based meals with these versatile and flavorful Homemade TVP Crumbles! Made from textured vegetable protein, these protein-packed crumbles are rehydrated with a savory blend of vegetable broth, soy sauce, and spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin, delivering a smoky, meaty flavor without any animal products. Perfectly browned and slightly crispy after a quick skillet sauté, these crumbles are ready in just 15 minutes, making them a time-saving staple for tacos, pasta sauces, soups, or salads. This simple, budget-friendly recipe is ideal for vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian cooking. Whether you’re meal prepping or making dinner in a pinch, these TVP crumbles are sure to be your new go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)
- 1 cup Vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the TVP, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and black pepper together until evenly combined.
In a small pot, heat the vegetable broth or water over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Stir in the soy sauce or tamari.
Pour the hot liquid mixture over the TVP and let it sit for about 5 minutes, allowing the TVP to rehydrate and absorb the flavors.
Once rehydrated, fluff the TVP with a fork to separate the crumbles.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the rehydrated TVP to the skillet.
Cook for about 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the TVP is golden brown and slightly crispy.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately or use in recipes such as tacos, pasta sauces, or soups.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3576 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 107.0 g | 214% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 4235 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
