TVP stands for Textured Vegetable Protein, is a soybean flour that has been defatted, cooked and dehydrated. It comes in a variety of shapes (crumbles, flakes, chunks and strips) and is often used as a meat substitute. It has almost no flavor on its own and is therefore super versatile in recipes.
Nutritional info:
As the name already suggests, it is high in protein (actually much higher than meat). It contains a wealth of complete soy protein and it’s a great source of dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium. It’s also naturally gluten-free.
To rehydrate your TVP, pour boiling water or broth over the desired amount and let it soak for 5-10 minutes, or until it's reached the desired texture. Because textured vegetable protein is quite bland on its own, we recommend rehydrating it with a broth to boost its flavor before combining it with a meal.
How much water do you add to TVP?
The ratio of TVP to water is about 1 to 1, using just slightly less water than TVP. This is what most sources suggest but you can always add more water during the preparation of your recipe if you want to loosen it up a little. The water does not have to be boiling but just very hot with steam coming off of it