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add the gravy powder, black pepper, and oregano to the T V P. add the boiling water stirring well then add the Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar and stir again.
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let that sit for at least an hour.
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in a shallow pan heat the olive oil on medium heat, chop the onion and press the garlic and heat both until they soften.
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don't forget to stir to avoid blackening the garlic!
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finely chop the mushrooms (i peel mine first) and add to the pan and cook until the mushrooms begin to sweat.
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Add the T V P to the pan and stir in for 2 minutes reduce heat and add the can of tomatoes.
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stir again until well mixed and turn off heat.
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preheat oven to 200C.
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Prep the capsicums by taking off the tops and removing the seeds then rinse out.
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place capsicums on baking sheet and stuff with the T V P mixture.
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When the oven is hot enough place the baking tray on middle shelf and cook for 1 hour.
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Serve with mixed green salad and enjoy!
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VEGANS BEWARE.
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Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies so leave it out when making i don't use salt here because of the Worcestershire so if not using you will want to add to taste.
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PLEASE NOTE ABOUT T V P.
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In America you can get T V P frozen and already hydrated at the supermarket and so you could substitute 3 cups of that (as is) to the 1 cup of dried with the 3 cups of boiling water: here in Australia you can find T V P at the supermarket but its cheaper at the health food store (go figure!)
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and sadly I've not been able to find the frozen T V P trust me I've looked.
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Btw - in the United Kingdom T V P is sometimes known as soya mince.
