Soy Curl Recipes from the Pantry

Learn what Soy Curls are and find some savory soy curl recipes to try out! You’ll fall in love with this one ingredient vegan protein source that is so highly underrated! Quite straightforward to prepare and a great source of plant based protein.

Have you tried soy curls yet!? They aren’t widely available in stores BUT you can buy them on amazon HERE. They’re locally made here in the Pacific Northwest which is why I’m able to easily find them in stores. However, they’re unfussy to order online if you’re not in this area.

I originally discovered soy curls from Caitlin at From My Bowl. She has several memorable soy curls recipes (I’ll link them all below!) and being from the Portland area, has been cooking with them longer than I have.

What are soy curls?

First up, let’s talk about what soy curls ARE. Luckily, this is a rather unfussy explanation.

Soy curls are exactly what they sound like: curls of SOY. They have simply ONE ingredient in them: “textured whole soy beans”. Especially simple and Worth keeping them for that.

The texture and look is weirdly similar to pieces of beef or cooked chicken although they are softer and a bit chewier. They’re unfussy to cook with and work well to absorb different flavors making them particularly versatile.

One of the other things that is great about soy curls is that they are stored at room temperature and will last in your pantry for quite a while (mine had an expiration date about 6 months after the date that I bought them). SO, if you can get your hands on them, I suggest picking up a few packs and keeping them on hand for straightforward dinners!

How much protein in soy curls?

Soy curls are relatively high in protein and contain 11g of protein per serving. It’s a great protein source and meat substitute! Seriously think that they’re SO underrated especially for being such a simple ingredient.