TVP Chili

Notes 1. Asafoetida(Hing) As I can’t eat onion I substitute diced carrot to match the bulk on the onion and approximately 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of Asafoetida (Hing) which gives a similar onion/garlic kind of flavour profile. It is super potent and mellows when it’s cooked so I usually fry it off with a little oil or water basically at the same time that you would normally fry onion/garlic. I cannot stress how terrible it smells before cooking so don’t freak out and I always store the jar in another container as it will make your entire spice cupboard reek otherwise. I know i’m really selling it but it tastes great.. just use tiny amounts when you are first using it. Also as far as I know it’s one of those spices whereby large amounts are not recommended for pregnant people either so I wouldn’t risk eating any if that’s your situation. 2. Beans You can use any kind of beans really, black beans, kidney beans even chickpeas. If you are worried about the carbs just substitute some low carb vegetables like zucchini or capsicum. 3. TVP (Textured vegetable protein) TVP is a bit divisive but I need the protein so its a yes from me. I usually buy it at Indian grocery stores as you can buy HUGE bags cheaply and its usually labelled as Soya Granules/Crumbles. You can also buy it at Coles/Woolworths or your local health food stores. Now to some people it has an odd flavour but I have found that using a mesh sieve to separate the granules from the fine powder really improves the taste. I think that the fine powder messes with the sauce or whatever you are putting it into so give this trick a go.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add the diced carrots, garlic, Asafoetida (Hing) and tomato paste to a frypan with a few tablespoons of water and cook it stirring for a few minutes being careful not to burn the garlic if using fresh.

Step 2

Add 2 cups (500ml) of vegetable stock and the tin of diced tomatoes to the frypan and combine.

Step 3

Add the nutritional yeast and the rest of the spices and mix well.

Step 4

Add the drained and rinsed beans and dry tvp giving it a good stir. I would also add any remaining stock at this point.

Step 5

Let it simmer for at least 10 minutes, stirring regularly, if its getting too thick add in some water and cook until the tvp is soft and fluffy and the carrots are soft. I like to add some black pepper at this point but you do you :)

Step 6

Top with your desired toppings, I think lime juice (or lemon) is pretty much required as we havn’t used any salt and the meal needs the zing. I really like Quest Tortilla Protein Nachos on top which is super indulgent but delicious!

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