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METHOD FOR THE TVP:
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Add the tomato juice, the vegetable bouillon, and the soy sauce to a jar and stir until combined
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Add the oil to a skillet
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Add the onions, carrots, the Brazilian spice blend and bay leaf (and the minced garlic if you're using fresh garlic)
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Saute for 2 minutes on medium heat
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Add the soy protein
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Stir for 1 minute then add the tomato juice mixture, stir until almost dry
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Add the garlic powder, the black pepper, stir until combined
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Add the remainder of the tomato juice mix and stir until the soy protein is soft.
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Serve it over a bowl of rice or use it to substitute meats in meat dishes such as lasagnas, bolognese, meatballs, etc.
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METHOD FOR THE TSP:
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Roughly cut the onions and the red bell pepper into chunks,
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Add the onions, garlic, red bell pepper, bay leaf, and rosemary to the food processor and pulse it for 4, 5 times, scraping the sides if necessary
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Add the remainder of the ingredients and pulse it 5 or 6 times more, until all combined. This blend is not supposed to become a smooth paste but a chunky one, if the blend is too smooth, it will kill the aromas and flavors
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Complete the jar with olive oil
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dd the blended ingredients to a clean, sterilized and dry glass jar and put in your fridge, it will be good for up to 3 months
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If you want to freeze it, do not add salt
