zxcvbob wrote:

> At the little Mexican grocery store, I bought a 2 pound bag of unflavored
> textured soy protein a few months ago. I don't remember what it cost, but
> it wasn't much. I'm pretty sure it was less than $3. Each 100 grams
> provides 50 grams of protein and 17.5 grains of fiber. I sometimes use
> the stuff as filler in soups. Well tonight curiosity got the best of me
> and I tried using it in a smoothie. I weighed out 50 grams of the stuff
> (almost exactly 1 cup) and put it in the blender with a cup of lowfat
> milk, a packet of Splenda, and a few frozen strawberries. Let it soak for
> a bit, then blenderized it. Tasted it, and yuck. It was too "meaty".

So next time you'll know to use cumin, garlic, powdered chiles, and cilantro
stems instead of the milk, Splenda, and strawberries!

Bob