Mexican TVP and Cheese

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Can be used as a vegetarian side dish, or to stuff roasted peppers. Use low fat cheese to cut fat and calories. It is high in protein and can be made low in calories. Either serve as is, or use as a stuffing for roasted bell or poblano peppers.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mexican TVP and Cheese

Ingredients

1 cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)

¾ cup boiling water

cooking spray

½ onion

chopped

3 cloves garlic

crushed

2 tomatoes

chopped

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

or to taste

Bucket of Margaritas

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl stir together the texturized vegetable protein and boiling water. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Add onion and cook just until it begins to brown. Add the garlic and cook for a minute. Stir in tomatoes and cumin. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.

Step 3

Stir the TVP into the tomato sauce along with the chipotle peppers. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese. Serve as is or use as a stuffing for peppers.

Nutritional Information

Mexican TVP and Cheese

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 251.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.2g 62%

Carbohydrates: 8.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 12.2g 19%

Saturated Fat: 7.7g 39%

Cholesterol: 32.3mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 957.1IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.7mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 9.6mg 16%

Folate: 61.3mcg 15%

Calcium: 288.5mg 29%

Iron: 5mg 28%

Magnesium: 23.5mg 8%

Potassium: 243.2mg 7%

Sodium: 581.7mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 110.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.