Vegetarian Taco Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups chopped onions
7 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups lentils
4 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cilantro
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 cups textured vegetable protein, granules
2 cups water
3 teaspoons dark brown sugar

Preparation

Saute onions in oil until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute or two, but do not allow to burn.
Add lentils and toss with oil and onions to coat. Add 4 cups of water and cook for about 30 minutes until the lentils begin to soften.
Add canned tomatoes, seasonings, TVP and additional water and cook for about 30 minutes more.
Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar.
We serve this both in traditional tacos and over rice, topped with all the fixings - tomatoes, avocados, cucumbers, salsa, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, etc.