I've been trying out Textured Vegetable Protein in these "burrito bowls" I do (literally just rice + beans + protein and some seasoning/sauce) and I don't think it's for me. Sawdusty vibes tbh.
Out of the three other meat alternatives I put in the title what would you recommend? I'm leaning towards tofu because it's somewhat familiar but the whole "pressing" situation seems annoying
Tofu usually. Soya de carne when I'm making mexican dishes.
I got my tofu game on lock, genuinely better than meat for certain dishes. Freeze it, cut it, dehydrate it, marinade it, dry it, then fry it. Freezing it gives it texture and makes it easier to soak up marinade and dehydrating it allows the marinade to soak in fuller.