Soy Chorizo - A spicy meatless Mexican sausage

[Guest guest]

I can't remember who was looking for this. This is the original, but

everythime we make it.... well it evolves!

 

Lately I've been using Paul Prudhomme's spice mixes; the sweet and

spicy pizza seasoning works great with this recipe. For vinegar, we

use apple cider in this one. This recipe freezes beautifully in ice

cube trays.

 

 

@@@@@

Soy Chorizo - A spicy meatless Mexican sausage

1 C TVP granules, reconstituted (see Hint below)

1 1/2 T of good quality paprika

1 1/2 T chili powder

1 t garlic powder or 4 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 t ground cumin

1/2 t oregano

1/4 t salt (optional)

2 T vinegar

1 t liquid smoke

1/4 t honey or other sweetener

2 T egg replacer mixed with 6 T water

1/4 t coarsely crushed black peppercorns (not ground)

1/8 t cinnamon

hot sauce or chili peppers to taste (try chipotle [smoked] chili)

 

 

 

 

 

Reconstitute TVP in 7 oz of hot water, let rest for a few minutes. In

a non-stick skillet add TVP and all spices. Mix well over medium heat.

Add vinegar and gently saute for 1 minute more. Add in sweetener.

Whisk egg replacer and water in separate bowl, then rapidly stir all

together.

 

Can be served wrapped in corn or flour tortillas, as a filling for

tamales or mix with black beans and corn, salsa, and soy cheddar

cheese for tacos, or for tostados with grilled green or red bell

peppers (or chili peppers for extra heat).

 

Can be refrigerated for two weeks or frozen for indefinite storage.

 

6 servings, each 36.7 calories: 7% from fat (0.29 g), 73% from

carbohydrates (10.8 g), 20% from protein (2.1 g). Sodium 48.3 mg,

Fiber 0.1 g.

 

 

 

Healing Heart Hint:

Egg replacer is a powder made from food starches; it is not the same

as agg substitutes such as Egg Beaters, which are almost 100% egg

whites plus flavoring and color.

 

TVP = textured vegetable protein, a soy product with the fat removed.

It can be flavored to resemble ground meat and is available in

granules or chunks in most health food stores.

 

 

©2000 Dr. Neal Pinckney, Healing Heart Foundation, www.kumu.org

 

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 05.21.00

 

ChupaNote: terrific with drained black beans, drained corn, and

julliened roasted red peppers in olive oil (also drain), wrap it all

up in a whole grain wrap. Salsa, sour cream and avocados on the side.

-----