Soy Curls Picatta Over Buttered Noodles (Vegan)

 

Recipe from Simply Veganized

Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen

Serves 4

This was comfort food for certain.  I’ve cooked with soy curls just a few times.  We are amazed at how “meaty” it is.  The lemony sauce with the capers ticks all the boxes for me.  Serve this delicious dish with a crisp salad or roasted or air fried green beans for a perfect meal good enough for company.  You can purchase Butler Soy Curls through the Butler company or from Amazon.  The package of soy curls should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and not the pantry. 

Eggless ribbon noodles (or other vegan pasta)

1-2 Tablespoons vegan butter for noodles

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

8 ounces Butler Soy Curls

3.5 cups No Chick’n Vegetable Broth

4 Tablespoons flour, divided (I used whole-wheat flour.)

1 lemon

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

3 Tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup vegan butter

1/2 cup white wine

1/4 cup capers, drained

Cook noodles according to package directions.  Toss with 2 Tablespoons vegan butter and parsley and set aside.

Bring 2 cups of the broth to a boil. Set aside and place the soy curls in the broth.  Soak the curls for 10 minutes.  Drain and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.  

Zest the lemon and add the zest to 3 Tablespoons of flour.  Season with salt and pepper.  Mix well and then toss the soy curls in the flour mixture.

In a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil.  Place the soy curls in the skillet and sauté until well browned, approximately 8 minutes.  Place the soy curls on a plate and set aside.

Return the skillet to medium heat.  Melt the vegan butter and then whisk in the remaining 1 Tablespoon flour to create a roux.  Whisk until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.  Gradually stir in the remaining broth whisking continuously until it comes to a boil.  Add the juice of 1/2 the lemon, white wine and the capers.  Simmer 3 minutes, whisking occasionally.  Return the soy curls to the skillet and simmer 2-3 minutes.  

Serve the soy curls with the sauce over the noodles.