Textured soy protein with chickpeas

Name: Textured soy protein with chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 100 g chickpeas; 80 g textured soy protein; 1 tray of sliced mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves; Healthy tomato sofrito; 200 ml vegetable broth; Oregano; Himalayan pink salt

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Today I'm making chickpeas with textured soy protein, a simple recipe to enjoy a plant-based meal without complicating things in the kitchen. It has mushrooms, garlic, and a tomato sofrito that brings plenty of flavor. The vegetable broth reduces down while the soy absorbs it, leaving it juicy and beautifully combined with the rest of the ingredients.

If you're looking for textured chickpeas, I should mention that here I use whole chickpeas and textured soy protein: they're two distinct ingredients. I love this combination for an everyday lunch for two, finished with a pinch of oregano and a rich sauce that comes together without needing a long list of ingredients.

If you like this combination, I recommend my Textured soy Bolognese and my Chickpeas with mushrooms, two great ways to keep varying your plant-based meals.

Prep: 5 minCook: 20 minServes: 2

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

100 g chickpeas
80 g textured soy protein
1 tray of sliced mushrooms
2 garlic cloves
Healthy tomato sofrito
200 ml vegetable broth
Oregano
Himalayan pink salt

Step by step

Method

1Rinse the mushrooms and add them to the pan so they start to soften.
2Peel the garlic cloves, mince them, and add them to the pan.
3Next, rinse the cooked chickpeas thoroughly with plenty of water, drain them well, and add them to the pan too.
4Add sofrito to taste and season with salt.
5Add the soy protein and cover with the broth, cooking until the broth has reduced and the soy is well hydrated and tender.
6All done! Our TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN WITH CHICKPEAS is ready.

Frequently asked questions

Do the chickpeas need to be already cooked?

Yes, to keep the cooking time around 20 minutes you'll need cooked chickpeas. You can use canned ones, rinsed and drained, or cook dried chickpeas beforehand at home.

Can you freeze chickpeas with textured soy protein?

Yes, you can freeze them in individual containers once they have cooled completely. Thaw in the fridge and, when reheating, add a splash of broth if the soy has soaked up too much of the sauce.

Can I swap the mushrooms for another vegetable?

You can use finely diced zucchini or bell peppers. Sauté them until tender before finishing the dish, and adjust the broth so the result stays juicy without having excess liquid.