Vegetarian and Vegan TVP Recipes

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Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett has written five books about plant-based cooking and has developed hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes.
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Jolinda Hackett
Updated 06/14/20

With a little creativity and know-how, TVP (textured vegetable protein) can be just as versatile as other meat substitutes, such as tofu. Browse through this collection of vegetarian TVP recipes, including recipes for TVP burgers, TVP vegetarian loaf and even more easy vegetarian recipes using TVP.

  • 01 of 06

    TVP Sloppy Joes!

    Sloppy Joe. Andrea Gomez / Getty Images

    These vegetarian sloppy joes with TVP are a great way to get a kid-pleasing lunch on the table - fast and cheap. 

  • 02 of 06

    Ten Minute TVP Tacos

    TVP tacos.

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    One of the great things about cooking with TVP is that it's so quick to cook - much quicker than meat! You can have this vegetarian TVP taco filling ready to go in less than ten minutes, easily. Readers gave this recipe five stars when reviewing it, but did suggest to add more salsa. A bit of sour cream and some fresh sliced avocado and this TVP recipe will become a favorite go-to standby.

  • 03 of 06

    TVP Veggie Burgers

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    The crumbly consistency of TVP makes it a natural stand-in for ground beef in veggie hamburgers. There are several ways to make veggie burgers using textured vegetable protein. This easy TVP veggie burger recipe uses vegetable broth to rehydrate and combines the TVP with flour and an egg for binding and plenty of spices to give them a "burgery" taste.

  • 04 of 06

    TVP and Tofu Loaf

    Vegan meatloaf recipe

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    Another reason I love working with TVP is that it's so versatile! Add a binder, and it becomes a meaty vegetarian loaf as in this vegetarian TVP loaf recipe. TVP is mashed together with spinach and tofu for nutrition and fiber, and it has gluten flour a poultry seasoning for a "meaty" taste - a great demonstration of how TVP, like tofu, can take on different flavors, depending on how it's prepared. This vegetarian loaf recipe makes for a full meal, whether or not you pair it with mashed potatoes and vegetarian gravy.

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    Vegetarian Chili Recipe

    Vegetarian chili.

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    When cooking with TVP, some varieties come pre-spiced as beef or chicken flavored, but you'll still nearly always want to add your own spices, just like you would when working with meat. In this vegetarian chili recipe, the TVP adds an extra layer of texture, but the flavor comes from all the added spices - chili powder, cayenne pepper, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.

  • 06 of 06

    More vegetarian recipes

    Colorful gourmet pizza. Alina555 / Getty Images

    Do you love all these vegetarian TVP recipes? You might also want to try some meatless tempeh recipes, vegetarian casseroles, vegan pizzas, or simple vegetarian Thai food.