Do you love spicy foods? Nashville, Tennessee knows how to satisfy your craving! The iconic Nashvaille hot fried chicken sandwich has been turned into this healthy Keto and vegan recipe. Bite-sized pieces of tofu are battered and fried with spices. Then, the tofu is tossed in a thickened hot sauce made with healthy fat. Served on the side is a tangy dipping sauce made with vegan mayonnaise. If you don’t own any vegan mayonnaise, you can make your own at home. A short recipe is posted in the paragraphs below for when you’re in a pinch. You can increase the serving as needed to meet your macros for your vegan Keto meal. If you’re looking for ways to have more to eat, try serving the Nashvaille hot fried tofu over a bed of greens. That way, you’re not adding more calories but still getting more to eat.
### What Is Nashville Hot?
Nashville hot fried chicken gets it’s namesake from Nashville, Tennessee. Many parts of the United States have their own food specialty, like Chicago hotdogs, New York pizza, or California sushi. Nashville hot foods usually entails a cayenne pepper-spiced hot sauce and an assortment of other spicy seasonings, depending on where you order yours from. Classic toppings for Nashville hot fried sandwiches are pickles or coleslaw.
### Homemade Vegan Keto Mayonnaise Recipe
If you can’t get your hands on a jar of vegan mayonnaise at a grocery store, or you just want to make a healthier version, you can make your own at home. All you need is the liquid from a can of garbanzo beans (yes, just the liquid and not the beans themselves), lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and your preferred sweetener. Blend the ingredients in a food processor, then drizzle in avocado oil while the mixture continues blending until your mayonnaise comes together.
Jessica L.
