Soy curls? I was skeptical at first but this 100% non-GMO soy bean product from Butler foods is amazing! They have the texture of chicken or beef and can be seasoned to match the flavors of your favorite meat-forward dishes. This recipe was adapted from one at Bon Appetit which highlights the seasonings for tacos but I can’t wait to try these soy curls with BBQ sauce, in stir fries and even doused in wing sauce with a crumble of blue cheese.
Vegan Tacos with Soy Curls
If using the entire 8 ounce package of soy curls, you will need a large skillet. If you don’t have a large enough skillet for soy curls to fit in a single layer, I suggest cooking them in the two batches so they can brown instead of steam. If using half the package, 4 ounces, you can reduce the seasonings in half and this should serve about 4 people.
Ingredients
-8 ounce package Butler soy curls (see note above)
-3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
-4 teaspoons cumin
-2 teaspoons smoked paprika
-2 teaspoons garlic powder
-2 teaspoons onion powder
-1 teaspoon kosher salt
-1/2 teaspoon cayenne
-3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
Suggested ingredients for tacos (or taco salad, see note below): corn tortillas, salsa, plain yogurt, sliced radishes, pickled jalapenos, chopped scallions, chopped lettuce and tomato, hot sauce, lime wedges, pickled red onion, chipotle mayo, corn.
Directions
- Rehydrate soy curls: Heat vegetable broth in a small saucepan until warm. Add nutritional yeast. Stir to dissolve. Place soy curls in a medium bowl and pour the broth over the curls. Weigh down with a small plate to submerge the curls and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- While soy curls are rehydrating, in a small bowl mix together cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder, salt, and cayenne.
- Drain soy curls, gently squeezing to remove excess liquid. Return them to the bowl. Add the spice mixture and toss to coat. Using hands is easiest.
- Heat oil in a large skillet on med/high. Add the spiced soy curls and toss around in the skillet to coat with oil. Spread into a single layer. Cook, tossing occasionally, until browned around edges, 8-10 minutes.
- Build your tacos with any or all of the suggested ingredients.
Note: These seasoned soy curls can easily be used to make a taco salad. Fill bowl with chopped lettuce and top with soy curls and any or all of the suggested ingredients above. Instead of corn tortillas, top with crumbled tortilla chips.
Adapted from Bon Appetit
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