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Texturized Soy Protein with Eggplant and Red Bell Pepper
ingredients
8
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30'
2 servings
Fresh ingredients
![onion](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/cebolla/cebolla_1687941009.jpg)
onion
1/2 unit
![red bell pepper](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/pimiento_rojo/pimiento_rojo_1687941309.jpg)
red bell pepper
1 unit
![eggplant](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/berenjena/berenjena_1687941430.jpg)
eggplant
1 unit
Pantry ingredients
![salt](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/sal/sal_1687941363.jpg)
salt
1/2 tsp
![textured soy protein](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/soja_texturizada/soja_texturizada_1687941434.jpg)
textured soy protein
1 cup
![tomato sauce](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/tomate_frito/tomate_frito_1687941464.jpg)
tomato sauce
3/4 cup
![grated cheese](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/queso_rallado/queso_rallado_1692611838.jpg)
grated cheese
2 tbsp
![olive oil](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/aceite_de_oliva/aceite_de_oliva_1687941122.jpg)
olive oil
2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Hydrate the texturized soy protein. For this you should put it into a bowl with water for about 20 minutes. Drain once hydrated.
2
Wash the eggplant and chop into medium sized cubes. Place in a bowl and add some salt. Leave it in the bowl for 10-12 minutes. Once this time has passed, drain the water that has been released and dry with paper towels.
3
While the soy is hydrating, and you're removing the bitterness from the eggplant, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Chop the onion and slice the red bell peppers.
4
Add a drizzle of olive oil into a large pan. Once hot, add the onion, bell peppers, and eggplant. Sauté over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
5
Add the texturized soy protein to the pan along with a pinch of salt and sauté for 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
6
Add the tomato sauce (this can be homemade) and cook together with the rest of the ingredients for 5 more minutes.
7
Finish by adding a handful of cheese on top and let it melt with the heat from the ingredients.
Tips & Tricks
If your onion is small, use the whole onion.
If you'd like to make this dish vegan, use vegan cheese and voila!