Red Kibble

Ingredients

• 70g dry textured vegetable protein (tvp) - this can be in small bits or large chunks, but smaller bits tends to have a nicer texture and takes on more coating/seasoning
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (at least, need to fry)
• 1-2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cloves minced garlic (~1/2 tsp minimum)
• 7oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• extra plain greek yogurt for serving

Directions

1. Mix 2 cups boiling water with 1/2 tsp table salt, then soak the TVP in it

2. Prep oil in a deep pot or other implement for frying on medium-high heat

3. Drain the TVP and press the excess water, then stir the TVP into 1-2 tbsp plain greek yogurt to coat

4. Mix the flour, curry powder, and ground cumin to make a coating/seasoning mix

5. Dredge the TVP in the seasoning and toss to coat

6. Fry the coated TVP to golden brown, then drain and set aside

7. In a smaller pan over medium heat, get some oil hot (1 tsp maybe) and add the garlic just to let it cook a bit

8. Add to the garlic the tomatoes, smoked paprika, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Stir to combine well and simmer on low for 5 minutes

9. Add the fried TVP to the warm sauce and stir to coat, and serve hot

10. Serve hot with a dollop of extra greek yogurt on the side

Notes

• Sour cream can be used in place of the yogurt in this recipe if desired