Soy Taco Filling

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup texturized soy protein
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup black olives, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 rehydrate the soy protein by soaking it in the boiling water for 5 minutes.
• 2 sautee the onion, garlic, mushrooms and green pepper (if using) in the margarine.
• 3 add soy protein, any seasonings you want, and black olives (optional) and continue to sautee until most of the moisture has evaporated, about 20 minutes. note about seasonings: i just use salt to taste and the occasional herb that i have on hand, but you could also add bottled taco sauce, chili powder, ketchup, soy sauce, or whatever you like.
• 4 eat immediately or store tightly covered in the refrigerator for several days.