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An iron skillet filled with homemade soyrizo.

Soyrizo - Vegan Soy Chorizo

A homemade soyrizo aka soy chorizo make with TVP and spices.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, vegan
Keyword soy chorizo, soyrizo, vegan chorizo
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 170 kcal
Author Monica Davis | The Hidden Veggies

Ingredients

For the broth:

  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 tbsp oil any neutral flavored oil will work or omit completely for reduced fat
  • 1 tbsp Bragg's Liquid Aminos
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or more for extra spicy

For the "meat"

  • 1 1/3 cup TVP or any dehydrated soy protein o
  • 1 tbsp oil for frying the soyrizo
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Make the broth

  1. Add boiling water, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, paprika, salt, chili powder, and cayenne to a mixing bowl.

Make the "meat"

  1. Pour the dry TVP into the broth, give it a stir, and let it soak up the liquid for about 5 minutes.

  2. Put some oil in the bottom of a skillet and pour in the soaked TVP along with any extra broth that has not yet soaked in.

  3. Fry the soyrizo on medium heat for about 5 minutes until it is heated through and any excess broth has evaporated.

  4. Serve as you would soyrizo in any of your favorite recipes.

Recipe Notes

  • Reduce or increase cayenne to adjust the level of spiciness.
  • Use Bragg's or Tamari if you need it to be gluten-free.
  • You can also use Butler soy crumbles or any other dehydrated soy product instead of TVP.

To make with Tofu instead:

  • Press the tofu and get out all excess liquid and then crumble into small pieces.
  • Make the broth as you would for the TVP, but reduce the water to only use 1/4 cup instead of the 3/4 cup.
  • Soak the tofu in the broth for about 15 minutes and then fry for about 5-7 minutes until the liquid has evaporated and it starts to brown slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Soyrizo - Vegan Soy Chorizo
Amount Per Serving (0.75 cup)
Calories 170 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Sodium 833mg36%
Potassium 38mg1%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1030IU21%
Calcium 103mg10%
Iron 3.8mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.