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prep time
15 min
cook time
15 min
ready time
30 min
Keto Vegan Nashville Hot Tofu
Do you love spicy foods? Nashville, Tennessee knows how to satisfy your craving! The iconic Nashville 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 Nashville 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.
Net Carbs
5 g
Fiber
2.9 g
Total Carbs
8.1 g
Protein
16.1 g
Fats
37.8 g
412 cals
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Ingredients
Tofu, raw (not silken), not cooked, extra firm, not drained
4 oz
Seasoned salt
0.25 tsp
Avocado oil
1 tbsp
Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
2 tbsp
Almond flour
1.5 tbsp
Salt
1 dash
Black pepper
1 dash
Garlic powder
0.13 tsp
Onion powder
0.13 tsp
Paprika
0.5 tsp
Cayenne
0.13 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
0.25 tsp
Coconut oil
0.5 tbsp
Mayonnaise, from soybeans (vegan)
1.5 tbsp
Ketchup
0.5 tsp
Curry powder
0.13 tsp
Cumin, ground
0.13 tsp
Garlic powder
0.13 tsp
Recipe Steps
steps 5
30 min
Step 1
Drain a block of extra firm tofu and use paper towels to absorb extra water from it. After draining, cut the amount needed from the block of tofu. You can keep any extra tofu in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Slice the tofu you are using into cubes about 1X1” big. One serving makes about 9-10 pieces of tofu. Sprinkle seasoned salt over the tofu pieces.Step 2
Leave the tofu aside and fill a small pot with avocado oil and your preferred brand of vinegar-based hot sauce. Heat the two ingredients over low heat while stirring until the oil and sauce come together. Let the sauce simmer over low heat so it can reduce a little to keep the oil from separating. Once done, take the pot off the heat and allow the sauce to cool and thicken.Step 3
Return your attention to the tofu. Combine almond flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and red pepper flakes on a plate to make the breading. Gently press the tofu pieces into the almond flour breading so all six sides of each piece are coated. The tofu should still be wet enough that the flour sticks without needing any oil. Now, melt coconut oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.Step 4
When the oil is hot, place the breaded tofu in the pan. Let the tofu all cook on one side until they turn golden brown and naturally release from the pan. Flip the tofu pieces to the next side to continue cooking. Repeat the process until the tofu pieces are cooked again on all six sides. Once they’re cooked, transfer the fried tofu to a clean mixing bowl and let them cool for a couple of minutes.Step 5
While the tofu is still warm, stir your hot sauce mixture from Step 2 back together. Pour the sauce over the fried tofu, and fold the tofu over in the sauce until the pieces are coated. Arrange the Nashville hot fried tofu on a serving plate. Whisk together a dipping sauce of vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, curry powder, cumin, and garlic powder (you can add other seasonings at your discretion). Serve the dipping sauce either chilled or warm with the fried tofu. You may include sliced pickles or other Keto-friendly vegan ingredients to complement the meal.
