Vegan Fajitas with Soy Curls

These vegan Fajitas are made with tender marinated soy curls and a DIY fajita seasoning mix. A Tex-Mex classic perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

So, I made this dish after a long day of recipe testing. I shared it on Instagram and got so many DMs to share the recipe. The thing that makes this dish special is that I used soy curl strips to take the place of the classic stripped grilled meats that are used in authentic Tex-Mex preparations.

And the soy curls absolutely deliver! So if you haven’t tried them before when I shared my Sesame Ginger Soy Curls, here’s another chance to do that!

Why You’ll Love These Easy Vegan Fajitas

• Makes for the perfect quick weeknight dinner
• Can be made all in one pan
• Just takes 30 minutes to make
• A filling high protein plant-based meal
• Includes an easy DIY fajita seasoning
• Easy to customize and change up to keep meal prep interesting

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

• Soy Curls: The main protein source in this recipe. I use the brand Butler Foods as they are made with whole non-GMO soybeans listed as the only ingredient. You can swap these out for your favorite beans, tofu or vegan meat brand.
• Cornstarch: This ingredient is key for helping to firm up and brown your soy curls as they are sauteing in the pan.
• Broth: Your soy curls will take on the flavor of what you rehydrate it with. I often will use either vegetable broth or a vegan chicken or vegan beef broth to infuse more flavor into the soy curls.
• Soy Sauce: Gives your broth a little extra umami flavor. You can use a soy-free or gluten-free alternative by using coconut aminos.
• Limes: Using the tang of the lime juice gives your soy curls that extra bit of wow in every bite. If you don’t want to use lime you can also opt for some apple cider vinegar.
• Peppers: I love to make this dish colorful so I like to use 2 different colored bell peppers. So change it up based on what you enjoy.
• Onions: Red onions are a favorite here, but you can use any sweet onion you enjoy.
• Seasoning: We are using a combination of smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, basil and salt.

How to Make Vegan Fajitas with Soy Curls

Rehydrating Soy Curls

Add hot water along with a vegetable bouillon cube or bouillon paste and soy sauce. Mix to combine then add in your soy curls. If not fully submerged, just gently push down on the soy curls to help them absorb some of the broth. They should rehydrate in about 5 to 10 minutes.

As the soy curls hydrate you can mix together all your spices in a small bowl.

Reserve some of the broth, then drain the remaining broth off the soy curls and gently squeeze out extra liquid from the soy curls. Add the soy curls back to the bowl and coat with fresh lime juice and the cornstarch then toss to coat.

Cooking Soy Curls

Heat up some oil in a pan then add in the soy curls and allow them to cook and brown for a few minutes without disturbing. Then start to stir them around allowing the soy curls to continue browning and cooking.

Add your garlic, peppers and onions to the pan with the soy curls and sprinkle with some salt. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant then add in the spice mix. Continue to sauté until the peppers and onions have softened. If the soy curls or peppers start to stick to the bottom of the pan, add a small splash of the broth that you reserved to the pan to help loosen everything up.

Stir in the lime zest and then serve the veggie fajitas with some warm tortillas.

Expert Tips

• Rehydrate your soy curls in something flavorful. Choose a vegan broth (vegetable, vegan beef or vegan chicken broth for most flavor), soy sauce or even some citrus juice to add flavor to the curls before cooking them. They absorb that flavor, which will impact the flavor of your final dish.
• Coat your soy curls in cornstarch before cooking them up. While you can skip this step, it does make the soy curls crisp up and brown better when cooking.
• Customize the DIY fajita seasoning mix to your liking. As always, I give you the base, but you can adjust and change it to meet your needs. If you want it more smoky, add more smoked paprika. Need more spice, add in some more chili powder.
• You only need to rehydrate your soy curls for 5 to 10 minutes. Don’t over hydrate or the soy curls can become mushy.
• Squeeze some of the liquid out of your soy curls after they are hydrated. If the soy curls are too liquid logged then they will take much longer to cook.
• Reserve some of the liquid you hydrate your soy curls in. I like to use it to help deglaze the pan without having to add additional oil to this dish while everything is cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to Serve Veggie Fajitas With

For a great authentic feel, serve this dish with warm flour or corn tortillas. For a twist, you can also serve this in a bowl with rice or over your favorite salad greens. I also like to add a little Dominican flare to this dish by drizzling my favorite vegan ketchup mayo sauce over top. But, you can also feel free to enjoy this meal with any of the following condiments:

• Shredded Lettuce
• Vegan Sour Cream
• Guacamole or Avocado Slices
• Mango Pico de Gallo
• Refried Beans
• Red Salsa

More Vegan Latin Recipe Inspiration

• Tostadas with Refried Beans
• Crispy Potato Tacos with Smoky Chipotle Lentils
• Chipotle Pinto Bean and Plantain Stew
• Lentil Sweet Potato Quesadillas
• Latin Nourish Bowl
• Latin Style Lentil Soup

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★ Catherine

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