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Mexican TVP and Cheese
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Mexican TVP and Cheese

9 ingredients 5 min + 15 min 4 servings openrecipes
Mexican TVP and Cheese

"Can be used as a vegetarian side dish, or to stuff roasted peppers. Use low fat cheese to cut fat and calories. It is high in protein and can be made low in calories. Either serve as is, or use as a stuffing for roasted bell or poblano peppers."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

325
Calories
10g
Protein
24g
Fat
20g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Water not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste

Directions

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