Homemade Tvp Crumbles

Transform your plant-based meals with these versatile and flavorful Homemade TVP Crumbles! Made from textured vegetable protein, these protein-packed crumbles are rehydrated with a savory blend of vegetable broth, soy sauce, and spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin, delivering a smoky, meaty flavor without any animal products. Perfectly browned and slightly crispy after a quick skillet sauté, these crumbles are ready in just 15 minutes, making them a time-saving staple for tacos, pasta sauces, soups, or salads. This simple, budget-friendly recipe is ideal for vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian cooking. Whether you’re meal prepping or making dinner in a pinch, these TVP crumbles are sure to be your new go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)
• 1 cup Vegetable broth or water
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the TVP, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and black pepper together until evenly combined.

Step 2

In a small pot, heat the vegetable broth or water over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Stir in the soy sauce or tamari.

Step 3

Pour the hot liquid mixture over the TVP and let it sit for about 5 minutes, allowing the TVP to rehydrate and absorb the flavors.

Step 4

Once rehydrated, fluff the TVP with a fork to separate the crumbles.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the rehydrated TVP to the skillet.

Step 6

Cook for about 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the TVP is golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately or use in recipes such as tacos, pasta sauces, or soups.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(502.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	856.3

Total Fat 17.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3576.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 107.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 374.1mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 4234.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.2%

Protein: 49.7%

Carbs: 32.1%