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Soy Curl Vegan Street Tacos de Carnitas

August 28, 2019 By florentina 8 Comments

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Vegan street tacos de carnitas featuring meaty soy curls cooked and flavored with orange juice and Mexican seasonings just like classic carnitas. Top with a fresh tomato salsa or give them an Argentinian flair with a drizzle of this garlicky chimichurri sauce.
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Vegan street tacos de carnitas with meaty soy curls and tomato salsa!
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I’ve got a new favorite for Taco Tuesday you guys!

Soy Curl Vegan Street Tacos de Carnitas!

This isn’t the first vegan carnitas recipe on the blog but I’d say probably the most accessible on a Tuesday no matter the season. Between our chanterelle mushrooms carnitas, the jackfruit carnitas tacos and these street tacos de carnitas you are sure to find a favorite.
Vegan street tacos de carnitas with meaty soy curls and tomato salsa!
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The Soy Curls:

We’ve talked about them a few times already but for those new to this magical ingredient they are simply made from whole non-gmo soybeans, a minimally processed ingredient with meaty texture. Stock your pantry kids, because soy curls have a long shelf life and they absorb any flavor, sauces, marinades you wanna trow them in.

Also in case of Armageddon It would probably be my go to survivalist ingredient. From this hearty potato soy curl stew to this vegan chick’n with broccoli and vegan orange chicken you are sure to find a new favorite.

Soy Curl Vegan Street Tacos
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How to Make Vegan Street Tacos de Carnitas:

  1. Soak the soy curls.
  2. Sautee onion and garlic.
  3. Simmer the soy curls in a classic orange sauce seasoned with Latin spices.
  4. Serve inside mini vegan corn tortillas topped with fresh salsa, chimichurri, mango avocado sauce, chunky guacamole, or this creamy garlic aioli.
Soy Curl Vegan Street Tacos

These Vegan Street Tacos Are:

  • Crazy delicious
  • Very filling
  • Protein loaded
  • Easy to prepare
  • Gluten free
  • Extra meaty.
P.S. As always If you make this recipe remember to snap a photo and tag  me with #VeggieSociety on Instagram, it always makes my day!

Soy Curl Vegan Street Tacos

Soy Curl Vegan Street Tacos
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Soy Curl Vegan Street Tacos de Carnitas

Vegan street tacos de carnitas featuring meaty soy curls cooked and flavored with orange juice and Mexican seasonings just like classic carnitas. Top with a fresh tomato salsa or give them an Argentinian flair with a drizzle of garlicky chimichurri sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Latin
Keyword plant based, soy curls, Vegan Carnitas, vegan tacos
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Soaking time: 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 1223kcal
Author Florentina

Ingredients

  • 8 oz soy curls
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 cup vegetable stock low sodium
  • 2-3 tbsp maple or date syrup optional
  • 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
  • 6 cups hot water

Fresh Tomato Salsa

  • 1 lb heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion or 2 scallions
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 habanero or chili peppers to taste
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the soy curls in a large bowl and cover with the hot water. Allow to soak for 30 minutes. Drain well and use your hands to squeeze out the excess water. At this point you can shred the soy curls into thinner strips if you prefer.
  • Meanwhile preheat a large skillet over medium high heat and sautee the onion with a pinch of salt in a splash of veggie stock or water until translucent. Add more liquid if needed. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
  • Add the soy curls to the pan together with all the spices, orange and lime juice plus the vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 30 to 45 minutes until the soy curls are tender to your liking. Adjust seasoning with sea salt.
  • To this point the recipe is Plantricious and WFPB compliant and can be served inside street style corn tortillas topped with fresh salsa. You can warm up the tortillas on direct flame taking care not to burn them or on a hot cast iron pan.
  • OPTIONAL: To make the carnitas more indulgent you can transfer them to a broiler proof roasting tray, spray with olive oil and drizzle with the maple syrup. Broil for a few minutes until caramelized at the edges taking care not to burn them.

Make the Tomato Salsa:

  • Dice the tomatoes and onion into small cubes and transfer to a bowl. Chop the cilantro and chili pepper and add them on top of the tomatoes. Add the lime juice and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more lime if desired at this point and spoon over the tacos.

Notes

These sauces make a great addition to any street style tacos: chimichurri, aioli, mango avocado, roasted pepper sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 1223kcal | Carbohydrates: 189g | Protein: 119g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 2650mg | Fiber: 53g | Sugar: 98g | Vitamin A: 6350IU | Vitamin C: 402mg | Calcium: 1072mg | Iron: 31mg

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Crumbs, Entrees, Gluten Free, Plant-Based, Plantricious, Soy Curls, Tomato, Vegan Recipes, Whole Grains

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