Soy Curl Tacos (No Oil | WFPB)

This vegan soy curl taco recipe is quick and easy to make. This vegan taco meat cooks up in just 10 minutes creating an even easier taco night! Then top with all of your favorites like lettuce, tomatoes, beans, corn, or vegan cheese. You can also add some guacamole (made with avocados or peas), or vegan sour cream or yogurt if you want to.

If you don’t have soy curls you can try my Slow Cooker Lentil Quinoa Taco Filling or Slow Cooker Mole Mushroom Vegan Tacos.

What are soy curls?

Butler Foods makes soy curls, and they are made of non-GMO soybeans, and that’s the only ingredient.

Whole soybeans are cooked and extruded to make a texture that looks like chicken strips once reconstituted with vegetable broth or hot water.

They come to you packaged up as dehydrated strips of soy protein. They are vegan, gluten-free, low-calorie, high-protein, and non-GMO.

While they may look like texturized vegetable protein, they are cleaner.

Get all the Soy Curls FAQs and Info in this article.

Are Butler soy curls safe to eat?

Unless you have a soy allergy, soy curls are safe and delicious. If you have a soy product sensitivity, you should avoid them.

Can you eat soy curls without cooking?

You can eat them without cooking, but they will be flavorless and have an unpleasant texture. They are dehydrated and crunchy as is, with not a lot of flavor.

What ingredients do you need?

You will need corn tortillas or other soft tortillas to make your tacos, or you can use lettuce wraps for the healthiest taco Tuesday ever!

You can also take a burrito-sized flour tortilla and bake or air fry it to make a large bowl to hold the perfect plant-based taco salad.

Add refried beans, red onion, black beans, chopped bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, and any of your favorite toppings over a bed of lettuce sprinkled with this delicious meat sub for the salad or in small portions for a single taco.

• ½ package Soy Curls, about 2 cups

Taco Seasoning Spice Blend:

• 1 tablespoon guajillo chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt or salt substitute
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder

How to make these vegan tacos

Place soy curls in a heat-proof bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak until they are soft and reconstituted.

Then, add the soy curl to a strainer and press the excess water out with a large spoon.

Place the soy curls in a small food processor and process until the pieces look like taco meat.

Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add the soy curl crumbles and spices. Heat until hot throughout, and the spices become fragrant.

Don’t have soy curls? Here are some substitution ideas:

Tacos are versatile, and the filling possibilities are endless! A vegan’s best friend made with soy curls, tofu, hempeh, beans, and/or veggies – your choice.

Try adding the spice blend to pressed and crumbled tofu, tempeh, or air-fried cauliflower.

Want more Butler soy curl recipes?

Have I got some soy curl recipes for you! If you want to cook some Instant Pot soy curls, try my Pad Thai with Soy Curls or my caballero bean soy curl chili – you can substitute regular white beans for the heirlooms. 

Want to make some soy curl takeout recipes? I’ve got you with my Oil-Free Vegan Butter Chicken Soy Curls, Date-Sweetened Teriyaki Soy Curls, or General Tso’s Soy Curls, or these super easy tacos.

You need to try my Southern Style Air Fryer Soy Curls, even if you don’t have an air fryer, because you can cook them in your oven. They are my reader’s favorite. My guilt-free treat is to serve them is over whole-food plant-based mashed potatoes with oil-free gravy and some vinegary greens – yum!