TVP Burger Bowl

TVP Burger Bowl

A vegan burger bowl packed with flavour and texture, where well-seasoned TVP stands in beautifully for ground meat. Nourishing, protein-rich and perfect for a simple, quick, satisfying meal, with no compromise on taste!

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook20 min
  • Total30 min
  • Servings2

The ingredients

Sweet potato fries

  • 1 sweet potato, large; cut into sticks
  • 1 tsp oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

TVP burger "meat"◦ 1 tsp oil

  • 1 tsp oil◦ 1/4 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup textured vegetable protein, TVP; dry
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp steak spice
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Chipotle sauce

  • 2 tbsp plain vegan yogurt, or 0-2% M.F.
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp chipotle hot sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp vinegar

Salad

  • 4 cups lettuce, roughly chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup pickles, chopped
  • ¼ onion, sliced into rings

The method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. On a small baking sheet, arrange the sweet potatoes. Drizzle with a bit of oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Bake in the centre of the oven for about 20 minutes.
  3. In a lightly oiled medium skillet, sauté the onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add the TVP, water and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  4. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the chipotle sauce. Set aside.
  5. Divide between 2 large bowls: 2 cups lettuce, 1 tomato, 1/2 cup pickles and half the onion rings. Add half the sweet potatoes, half the TVP, and drizzle with the chipotle sauce.

Storage tips

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition facts

Per serving, for reference only.

  • 400Calories
  • 16 gFat
  • 39 gCarbs
  • 12 gFibre
  • 26 gProtein

TVP is low in fat, cholesterol-free and provides all the essential amino acids, making it a heart-healthy protein source.

TVP and sweet potatoes are high in fibre, which supports digestion, helps stabilize blood sugar and cholesterol, and promotes good gut health.

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