Creative and Delicious Soy Curl Recipes for Every Meal

Tasty soy curls are getting incorporated in more and more plant based kitchens, and all for a good reason. These tasty and delicious snacks come from whole soybeans and are a healthy, variable, and protein meat-substitute. This product can be beneficial to those who are vegan, vegetarian or those, who whose diet is low in products containing soybean since soy curls can be a great addition to many dishes. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at a number of delicious meals containing soy curls that you can prepare for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacks.

What Are Soy Curls?

First, let’s talk about what soy curls are before moving on to the recipes: Soy curls are made from cooked, non-GMO whole soybeans which has been shred and dried. There are no additional colours or preservatives added, so they can be categorized as clean label products for consumers in search of wholesome plant based protein.

This is especially stunning since soy curls can easily absorb various flavors, which also require minimal effort to cook. Regardless of whether you are hoping to pan-prepare, deep-prepare, oven-bake, or slow-cook, the soy curls makes a passable figure of operational meat, which is why you are able to use it in conventional wielding options such as stir- preparing, taco-ing, and pasta-ding.

Why You Should Add Soy Curls to Your Diet

Soy curls offer several health benefits, including:

• High protein content: It is a good source of proteins especially to the people who prefer taking plant products rather than meat products.
• Rich in fiber: Soy curls provides the appropriate proportion of fiber, which is vital in digestion and overall digestive system.
• No additives or preservatives: Soy curls are almost perfect for the clean, plant-based diet because of the low processing they have undergone.
• Versatility: It makes sense that since they are essentially flavorless, one can decide to prepare the soy curls in the following ways.

1. Breakfast Soy Curl Scramble

Begin your day with a wholesome and protein rich breakfast soy curl scramble which might just beat any tofu or egg scramble. This recipe would be perfect for any day of the week; however, it is perfect for week-end breakfast.

Ingredients:

• Soy curls : 1 cup with warm water for 10 minutes or until tender
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• This recipe also includes 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric not only for color but also for taste.
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeast (optional – it gives a cheesy taste)

Instructions:

1. Remove the soy curls from the hot water and the best way is to squeeze most of the moisture out of it. Cut them into smaller manageable pieces if this is the case.
2. Warm olive over medium heat and fry the onions and bell peppers until they are tender.
3. Put the soy curls and turmeric for about 3-5 minutes more.
4. Season with salt,black pepper and nutrageous yeast. It goes well with toast or on its own when wrapped in a wheat tortilla for breakfast.

2. Soy Curl Tacos

They can be taken as lunch or dinner, they are easy to prepare and the soy curl tacos packed with flavors. You can enjoy them, at taste TACO TUESDAY or any day you want to eat some fresh and juicy food.

Ingredients:

• Two cups that has been soaked and then drained of soy curls
• The ingredients: 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning mix, either store brought or home made.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Corn or flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• Lettuce, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and hot peppers for garnishing The salsa, guacamole, and vegan sour cream for topping

Instructions:

1. Place a skillet on medium heat then add olive oil. Stir in the drained soy curls and cook for 5 minutes until they turn slightly brown.
2. Pour the taco seasoning and mix it over the soy curls. It would take 3-4 minutes and then the curls would be well seasoned and heated up.
3. Activate the soy curls, and put them in the warm tortilla adding lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and anything else you might desire.

3. Soy Curl Stir-Fry

This stir fry dish allows as many veggies as you’d like, with added soy curls to give it some heft. You can substitue the vegetables and sauces on this receipe according to your preference.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Soy curls soaked and well drained
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 broccoli head of small size, and clean for florets.
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Recovered dish water or any cooked rice or noodles that is to be served

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a large pan, preferably a wok. Put garlic and ginger in, stir fry for 1-2 minutes, until the aroma comes out.
2. Now add the vegetables and mix them up and fry them for about 5 minutes up to the time when they get slightly softened.
3. And then add soy curls, soy sauce and hoisin sauce in and stir to mix well. Continue cooking for 5 minutes until everything gets hot.
4. They are best taken as a one-pot meal served over rice or noodles.

4. BBQ Soy Curl Sandwich

If you need something simple and delicious for a meal or snack, you should try this BBQ soy curl sandwich. Of course it is, I’ve laid out the best ways to serve it, whether on a grill in the summer or cooked inside on a cold night.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups soy curls, rehydrated
• 1/2 cup Barbecue sauce preferred sweet baby ray’s or the homemade sauce.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Hamburger buns
• Coleslaw (Serving suggestion)

Instructions:

1. In a pan heat olive oil to medium heat. Admix the soy curls and stir fry until they start to turn brown.
2. Add the BBQ sauce to the skillet and mix evenly, and let the spirals with sauce heat an additional 5 minutes to cook well.
3. BBQ soy curls should be served in hamburger bun with coleslaw on top for extra crisp.

5. Soy Curl Alfredo Pasta

You do not need to cut out creamy pasta dishes because they can even be enjoyed following a vegan diet. If you’re in the mood for a delicious soy curl Alfredo pasta dinner this one is definitely for you; it is creamy, cheesy, and completely dairy-free.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soy curls, rehydrated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups unsweetened plant milk
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter
• Cooked pasta of your choice

Instructions:

1. Coat olive oil in a pan through heating and fry the soy curls until golden brown.
2. Heat the vegan butter in another saucepan and in another add plant milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes in order to thicken the sauce.
3. Place the soy curls into the Alfredo sauce and mix well.
4. Pour the sauce over cooked pasta and mix the two together and eat the meal right away.

6. Soy Curl Snack Bites

If you are not in the mood for a fantastically sizable slider, you can make some crispy soy curl bites – it’s a nice, tasty snack. These are best eaten in between meals or sprinkled on our green salads to boost our protein intake.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of soy curls which have been soaked and then washed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. First of all, you have to melt the butter, and put the oven on 375°F (190°C) to preheat.
2. Marinate the soy curls with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, julienne salt and black pearl pepper.
3. Place the soy curls out on a baking sheet with only one layer and bake for about 15-20 minutes flipping halfway through till crispy.
4. Allow to cool slightly before eating as a snack, or serving as a garnish for salads.

Conclusion

Soy curls are very versatile tasty protein-rich chunks that may go well with almost any food product. While soy curls can be used for breakfast scrambles to tasty stir-fries and even sandwich meals, it can also be used to prepare healthy meals that are both delicious and healthy. That is why they can mimic the profile of nearly any type of food, be it Mexican, Asian, or even good old American diner-style.