Mexican Chorizo from The Happy Herbivore

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1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp granulated garlic powder
1 1/4 tsp granulated onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano or marjoram
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
dash or two of cinnamon
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 c quinoa or TVP
hot sauce, to taste
1/8 tso liquid smoke
salt & pepper to taste

Whisk 2 c water with red wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano or marjoram, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, ketchup and mustard together until well combined
Add TVP or quinoa, cover and bring to a boil.  Once boiling reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring every so often, until all the water has absorbed, about 10-20 minutes.

Add liquid smoke if using, then salt and pepper and hot sauce, stirring to combine.

Set aside, covered, for 15-30 min to allow flavors to mingle before serving.