Fool Your Friends Tacos Recipe

Name: Fool Your Friends Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable stock; 1 ½ teaspoons hickory liquid smoke; 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP); 1 tablespoon canola oil; ½ cup diced red onion; ½ cup diced red bell pepper; ½ cup diced yellow bell pepper; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix; 12 taco shells or 12 corn tortillas; 12 medium tomatoes, chopped; taco sauce, of your choice

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable stock
1 ½ teaspoons hickory liquid smoke
1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
12 taco shells or 12 corn tortillas
12 medium tomatoes, chopped
taco sauce, of your choice

1
Bring the stock and liquid smoke to a boil in a small pot.
2
Remove it from the heat, add the TVP, and let sit for 5 minutes.
3
Warm the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the onion and saute for 1 minute.
5
Add red and yellow bell peppers and saute for an additional minute.
6
Add the rehydrated TVP, Taco Seasoning, and water.
7
Cook until all the water has been absorbed and Taco Seasoning has been evenly distributed.
8
Lightly toast the taco shells or soften the corn tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds.
9
Fill with the TVP mixture and then top with tomatoes and taco sauce.

369

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vegetable stock, 1 ½ teaspoons hickory liquid smoke, 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP), 1 tablespoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Fool Your Friends Tacos falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fool Your Friends Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

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