Textured Vegetable Protein Recipes

This is gluten free recipe for veggie patties

This recipe uses TVP and gluten free flour

Whole Wheat Pasta, Puttanesca, Textured Vegetable Protein... 7g Fat, 20g Fiber, 40g Protein, 90g Carbs, great recovery dish after a hard cardio workout... What's not to love...?

This is a more modern adaptation from a recipe in Martha Rose Shulman's Fast Vegetarian Feasts. The original recipe called for soy flakes; while this protein-rich staple is still offered in stores today, many feel that TVP lends itself better as a filling, "meaty," and flavor-soaking addition to this very unique and interesting dish. Additionally, the original recipe called for a Marmite or Vegemite type of product (yeast extract); however, this substance contains free glutamates and is essentially used like MSG. Thus, this adaptation uses nutritional yeast for a vitamin (especially B-12) boost and a mild, cheesy flavor that is nicely enhanced by the subtle creamy texture of this classic Italian adaptation. Enjoy, and feel free to comment on any substitutions used in your own versions!