Homestyle TVP Stew

With textured vegetable protein or soy protein chunks, you will find this an easy and tasty stew for a family meal. Serve with flat bread and fruit.

Serves 6.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c textured soy protein chunks (TVP or TSP)
• 1 c boiling water
• 1 Tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp beef style vegetarian broth mix
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp rosemary
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 4 c water
• 1 c frozen green beans
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the soy protein, boiling water, Worcestershire, broth mix, oregano and rosemary. Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, warm the oil and saute the bell pepper, celery, carrot and onion for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another minute.
3. Pour in the tomatoes and water; stir well. Add TVP mixture with broth, green beans, potatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and partially cover. Simmer 40 minutes. Serve hot.