Mexican Spiced Soya mince

The soya mince I use in this recipe is Linda McCartney's vegemince which is available at Tesco, Sainsburys and Waitrose, but there are a lot of other soya mince options available these days, so feel free to experiment.

Fajita Spice Mix Recipe

• Mix together the chilli powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, coriander powder and dried oregano.
• Mix thoroughly and store in a dry container.

Spiced Soya Mince Recipe:

• Defrost the soya mince. This can be done in a microwave for 1 - 2 minutes, or left out for an hour so that the mince is not sticking together as a frozen clump.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan until hot (it will swirl smoothly around the pan once hot).
• (optional) Add half a teaspoon of mustard seeds. Let them crackle.
• Add the soya mince to the pan.
• Add 2-3 teaspoons of fajita seasoning mix- Recipe is given in the ingredients.  Add less or more seasoning according to taste.. Coat the soya mince in this.
• Place a lid on the pan and heat over a low flame for 2-3 minutes to ensure that the mince is heated through..
• Remove the lid, and heat on a high heat for a minute or so to ensure all moisture evaporates, to give a dry texture to the spiced soya mince.

This is great in a wrap, on a salad or drizzled with yogurt or salsa for a snack.