by Alena
You’ll love these fantastic soy curls recipe ideas for vegan-friendly and protein-packed meals! Budget-friendly, easy to make and so flavorful.
Would you like to enjoy meaty recipes while following a plant-based diet? No problem!
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With the help of ingredients like jackfruit, TVP or soy curls, you can replicate old classics without any animal products.
Read more about TVP and soy curls here and enjoy the following cheap and protein-packed meals including casseroles, stews, pasta and sandwiches!
Hearty Soy Curls Recipes
1
Vegan Pepper Steak With Onions
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Make this flavorful vegan pepper steak with onions, bell peppers and a delicious brown sauce for a healthy and crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner! Perfect over rice.
2
Spicy Vegan Fried "Chicken" Soy Curls
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Oven-baked or made in the air fryer, this crispy vegan fried chicken is so versatile and tasty! Soy curls are flavored with chipotle chili powder and coated in cornmeal, flour, nutritional yeast and a handful of pantry spices for this recipe.
3
Vegan Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
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Serve this goodness to vegan skeptics! Meaty and crispy pan-fried soy curls are marinated in a beefy broth, mixed with savory onion, green pepper and mushrooms, then topped with a gooey vegan cheddar cheese sauce.
4
Peanut Noodle Stir-Fry
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This vegan peanut noodle stir-fry takes only 30 minutes to make and is a crowd-pleasing takeout-style dish for the whole family! Only simple ingredients needed to make it.
5
Vegan Buffalo Pizza
Photo Credit:www.thecuriouschickpea.com
Loaded with spicy buffalo soy curls, a cooling vegan ranch and extra hot sauce, this fiery pizza is so crowd-pleasing! Perfect for non-vegans and parties.
6
Vegan Orange Chicken
Photo Credit:veggiesociety.com
Miss orange chicken? Make this vegan-friendly version with the help of hearty soy curls! This recipe offers great texture, flavor and essential nutrients.
7
BBQ Soy Curls Sandwich
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Easy, healthy and so satisfying, this sandwich is perfect for barbecues and to feed a crowd! It’s an entirely meatless recipe bursting with texture and flavors that is great for entertaining.
8
Vegan Chicken Fajitas
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Meet your new favorite mid-week dinner! These vegan chicken fajitas are sizzling good and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
9
Vegan Hamburger Helper
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You’ll love this healthy plant-based comfort food! Vegan hamburger helper is made with ground soy curls, a cheesy sauce and macaroni pasta. The perfect one-pot dinner idea!
10
Shawarma with Soy Curls
Photo Credit:www.diannesvegankitchen.com
Loaded with vegetables, spiced soy curls and a flavorful sauce, this vegan Shawarma is lunchtime perfection. Enjoy this filling high-protein wrap at home or take it with you!
11
Vegan Chicken Salad
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Skip the animal and make this delicious chicken salad from soy curls! Only a handful of simple ingredients are needed for this 10-minute, family-friendly side dish.
12
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
Photo Credit:www.veganricha.com
Get ready for 20 grams of protein with this vegan Tuscan garlic “chicken” and sun-dried tomato pasta! Ready in only 30 minutes and so delicious!
13
Cajun Soy Curls and Grits
Photo Credit:www.thecuriouschickpea.com
Do you love vegan soul food? Serve these chewy seasoned soy curls bursting with cajun flavors over creamy grits and get your cravings fixed the vegan way.
14
Vegan Jambalaya
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Speaking of Southern classics, try this vegan Jambalaya made with rice, vegetables, textured protein chunks and lots of delicious seasoning and spices! It’s a great one-pot meal.
15
Vegan Mongolian Beef
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If you love takeout-style food, try this vegan Mongolian beef recipe! Soy curls are coated with umami seasoning, sugar, starch and vinegar and then drowned in a flavorful soy sauce mixture.
16
Vegan Gyros with Soya Chunks
Photo Credit:www.elephantasticvegan.com
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with this easy vegan gyros recipe! It’s great for wraps or on a platter with rice and yogurt sauce.
17
Vegan Butter Chicken Soy Curls
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If you love Indian food, try these vegan-friendly butter “chicken” curls packed with garlic, onion, chili, cumin, masala, coriander and more delicious herbs.
18
Vegan Ropa Vieja
Photo Credit:www.connoisseurusveg.com
This vegan spin on classic Cuban ropa vieja features shredded soy curls in a spicy sauce with juicy green olives and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Try this delicious protein-packed comfort food dinner!
19
Mock Chicken Casserole
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Did you love chicken casserole before going vegan? This warm and cozy dish is easy to make fully plant-based with the help of soy curls, cream cheese, sour cream, seasonings and a handful of other staples.
20
African Peanut Stew
Photo Credit:veggiesociety.com
Loaded with flavorful ingredients like garlic, ginger, peanut butter and coconut milk, this African stew is one-of-a-kind delicious! Serve with some fresh lime, herbs and salty peanuts.
21
Vegan Chicken & Dumpling Soup
Photo Credit:www.worldofvegan.com
Flavorful, comforting and nostalgia-inducing, this vegan chicken and dumpling soup is perfect for cozy days and batch cooking! It’s going to be a hit with the family.
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20+ Hearty Soy Curls Recipe Ideas
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
You’ll love these fantastic soy curls recipe ideas for vegan-friendly and protein-packed meals! Budget-friendly, easy to make and so flavorful. Try the following wraps with hearty soy curls, crunchy veggies and a creamy sauce!
Ingredients
Soy Curls Lettuce Wraps
- 8 oz soy curls (225 g)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce (180 ml)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 12 leaves lettuce
- 1 cup carrots, shredded (150 g)
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded (180 g)
- ½ cucumber, finely chopped
- ½ cup green onion, sliced
- Vegan ranch, for topping
- Cilantro, for topping
- Sesame seeds, optional for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, cover the soy curls in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain and press the excess water.
- Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add the soaked soy curls together with the Teriyaki sauce and soy sauce.
- Cooking, occasionally stirring, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Divide the flavorful soy curls between the lettuce “wraps” and top with fresh veggies, ranch, cilantro and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can create your own marinade using vinegar, sugar, tahini, chili sauce, garlic and ginger if you don’t have Teriyaki sauce at home.
- Romaine or butter lettuce work well for the wraps!
- Find 20+ more soy curls recipes in the article above.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3Serving Size: 2 wraps
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 139Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 411mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 6gSugar: 17gProtein: 8g
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed. Just focus on whole plant-based foods and eat until satiety!
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Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
