I can't find the TVP sheppard's pie

[Susann]

Yippppeeee! We don't have to starve tonight. Thanks so much, Lorelei. Did you originally post it? if so, any suggestions before I try it out this evening?

[lorilei]

Susann - No, it wasn't my posting at all, I just happened to have it at my computer. Let me see if I can find whose posting it was, and maybe we can flag them for suggestions http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Lorilei

I'm back! It was bijoux22 who posted the recipe...

[This message has been edited by lorilei (edited 10-05-2000).]

[JJ40]

What the heck is TVP????????

[greta]

http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/001093.html

jj40,
here's a thread on tvp...hope it helps!

[Susann]

Texturized Vegetable Protein. I think it is soy based kind of thing used as a meat replacement.

[carolyn.1]

TVP---I have never heard of it, sounds awful

[lorilei]

Originally posted by carolyn.1:
TVP---I have never heard of it, sounds awful

Actually, Carolyn, TVP is quite versatile and it can be used to make a very realistic chicken or beef replacement when properly seasoned. It can be very delicious, and is a WONDERFUL gift to vegetarians who miss the texture that meat lends to many dishes.

[carolyn.1]

Lorilei,
Hope I didn't offend anyone. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/frown.gif Your description sounds like TOFU--is it basically the same?

[lorilei]

Oh, Carolyn, no offense taken http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif
Just wanted you to know that TVP isn't as gross as it might sound.

It's a bit like tofu, only in my opinion more like ground beef -- it has more "texture".

[bijoux22]

Carolyn, I bet you would love Sloppy Joes with TVP! Because the hamburg cooks down to fine pieces, TVP does resemble it in texture. It has tons of protein and NO fat.

[Susann]

I cannot recall who posted this recipe, but it was within the last couple of weeks. Anyway, I am making it this evening, but can't find it. Tried to do a search, but nothing is coming up.

Can someone direct me to the recipe, please?

[lorilei]

Here you go:

Shepard's Pie

4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
skim milk
salt & pepper
1C fresh or frozen cooked corn
2t canola or veg oil
1 C Chopped onion
1/4 C chopped celery
2T each chopped red pepper & carrot
2 cloves garlic minced
8 oz tomato sauce
1/2 C vegetable stock
2T Worcestershire sauce
1t each cumin & dried basil
1 1/2 Cups granulated TVP
1C tomato juice
1T cornstarch

Preheat oven to 375.
Boil potatoes then mash with enough skim milk for a smooth consistency. S & P to taste Set aside.

Heat oil in skillet and saute onion, celery, pepper, carrot and garlic til tender about 5 mins. Stir in tomato sauce, stock, Worcestershire sauce, cumin and basil. Bring to a boil, stir in TVP. Turn off heat, cover and let stand for 15 mins. In small bowl or cup stir together tomato juice and cornstarch. Add to TVP and heat over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.

In a 2 1/2 quart casserole, layer the TVP mixture, then the corn, then potatoes. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

6 Servings
188 Calories, 13g protein, 3g fat, 28g carbs, 425 mg sod, 0g chol, 4.5g fiber.

[Susann]

I made the pie last night and it is really good! I added some smoked gouda the last 5 minutes of baking and also some ground chipotle to the tvp mix. This one is a repeater. Thanks for sharing , Bijoux!

[carolyn.1]

ok Bijoux Sounds like I need to give this TVP a try. What does it look like, and what area in the grocery store do I find it? Is it dairy? Do you think I'll have a problem finding it in Charleston---Oh by the way has anyone tried that recipe for cornbread the name is Awendaw? It was in an issue not that long ago.
That is actually where I live a very small town (don't close your eyes, or you'll miss it) its about 30 miles outside of Charleston SC

[bijoux22]

hello Carolyn, the easiest way to find tvp is www.bobsredmill.com, (http://www.bobsredmill.com,) just type in TVP it will pop up. At my local health food store - Wild Oats, they sell it in 10oz packages for $2. I think that it makes 2 pies. They do not have it a any regular grocery stores in my area. Good luck and let me know what you think!

[bijoux22]

Susann, tonight I am going to make a modified Tamale Chipotle Pie (submitted by kentgirl) I will substitute TVP for ground turkey and make my own cornbread mixture and a few other small modifications, I'll let you know if this version is worth passing on.

Thanks for the smoked gouda tip, I am going to give that a try, yum!