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Vegan Big Mac Tacos

The Edgy Veg — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:29:14 +0000

These delicious vegan big mac tacos, aka smash burger tacos can be made in 15 mins at home including big mac sauce! Anyone in your household will find these tacos super tasty drizzled with my vegan big mac sauce!

You may have seen Big Mac tacos on Tiktok going viral and everyone making them, but there was no vegan version, so I decided to create a vegan recipe for everyone to enjoy and try! And WOW, this trendy food is worth trying – it’s incredibly delicious and worth the hype.

Related Recipe: Vegan Big Mac Sauce

How To Make Big Mac Tacos (Vegan)

For this recipe, you’ll want to make my easy vegan big mac sauce (literally mixing vegan mayo, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickle relish, garlic powder & paprika), choose your preferred veggie ground beef, small tortillas (think hamburger bun-sized), plant-based cheddar or Mexican-style cheese, with shredded lettuce, sliced dill pickles and onion for that Big Mac taste.

Now, I definitely get comments that Big Mac sauce does not traditionally use ketchup (which I know they use vinegar and sugar instead), but those two ingredients are in ketchup and I think it’s better with ketchup (trust me I’ve perfected my vegan big mac sauce which is why it’s the most popular recipe). The ketchup makes it faster and easier to make since vinegar and sugar are already in it.

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INGREDIENTS FOR BIG MAC TACOS:

Vegan Big Mac Sauce
- Relish (sweet pickle)
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Mayo (plant-based)
Small Tortillas (use gluten-free option if GF)
Veggie ground beef or veggie burgers
Onion
Iceberg Lettuce
Pickle Slices
Vegan Cheddar Cheese (or Mexican-style plant-based cheese)

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

Knife
Large Pan & Cover
Whisk
Bowl
Salad Spinner (optional)
Taco holders/stand (optional)

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Vegan Big Mac Tacos

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

15 mins

These delicious vegan big mac tacos, aka smash burger tacos can be made in 15 mins at home including big mac sauce!

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Main

Cuisine: Vegan

Serves: 3

Ingredients

0.5 lb veggie ground beef, or veggie burgers
6-8 small flour tortillas
3 tbsp plant-based mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1½ tsp sweet pickle relish
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp paprika
¼ cup plant-based cheddar-style or Mexican-style plant-based cheese, or 6-8 slices
2 lettuce leaves, shredded
2 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles
2 tbsp finely chopped white onion

Instructions

Make Big Mac Sauce: In a small bowl whisk together vegan-friendly mayo, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, garlic powder, and paprika. Place into the fridge until ready to use.
Preheat a large pan or skillet over high heat.
In batches of 3-4: press a thin layer of veggie ground beef onto the tortillas to make sure the smash burgers are the right size.
Lay down the smash burgers, and cook for 1 min.
Lower heat to medium, flip the burgers, and sprinkle with cheese of choice,
Add a couple of drops of water & cover to steam & melt the cheese.
When the cheese has melted, top with tortillas, and transfer to a cutting board.
Spray the pan with a bit of oil and add the burgers back, tortilla side down, until they're lightly browned.
Serve spread with Big Mac sauce, and sprinkled with lettuce, onions and pickles.
If making a larger batch of tacos, preheat your oven to 250F, and transfer them into the oven after step 8 to keep them warm until you're ready to dress them with sauce, lettuce, onions and pickles.

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Vegan Calamari Recipe

The Edgy Veg — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:34:48 +0000

This vegan calamari recipe is made by turning king oyster mushrooms into calamari-looking rings and coated into seasoning to be deep-fried or pan-fried in under 30 mins!

Using a large round metal straw, cookie cutter or cake-pipping tip, you can make holes into king oyster mushrooms to create vegan calamari! You can serve them as an appetizer with a vegan aioli or add them to one of my easy vegan pasta dishes.

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How To Make Vegan Calamari

Today I’m showing you how to make an easy vegan calamari recipe to impress vegan and non-vegan guests, or just cook them up for yourself for a fabulous dinner for one.

This bite-sized appetizer has a delicate texture similar to squid and when seasoned and fried, takes on a full calamari flavour!

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INGREDIENTS FOR CALAMARI (VEGAN):

King Oyster Mushrooms
Olive Oil
Kombu (optional)
Salt
Flour
Cornstarch
Old Bay Seasoning
Soy Milk
Vinegar

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

Large round metal straw, cookie cutter or a cake piping tip
Chef’s Knife
Mixing Bowls
Measuring Utensils
Non-Stick Saucepan or Cast-Iron Skillet
Whisk
Deep Fryer or Deep Pan

Vegan Calamari

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Prep time

7 mins

Cook time

21 mins

Total time

28 mins

These vegan calamari are made of king oyster mushrooms with seasoning that makes them taste like fried calamari!

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: Vegan

Serves: 2

Ingredients

10 king oyster mushrooms, sliced into ¼-inch slices
1 tbsp olive oil
1 piece of kombu, optional
¼ tsp salt
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
½ tsp old bay seasoning
½ cup unsweetened soy milk
1½ tsp vinegar
vegetable oil, for frying
2 lemon wedges, as garnish
dip sauce of choice

Instructions

Start by boiling water in a kettle or in a small saucepan. Then, use a ½-inch round metal straw, cookie cutter or a cake piping tip to make holes in the center of each mushroom, to create calamari-looking rings.
Place the calamari mushroom rings to a small saucepan and cover the mushrooms in water and bring the water to a boil.
Once boiling add 1 tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp salt, and kombu.
Add mushrooms and boil for 15 minutes, or until they are dark in colour and most of the water has dissolved. Remove from heat and let them cool.
While calamari is boiling, combine the flour, cornstarch, and old bay seasoning together in a bowl. Pour half of the mixture into a second bowl.
In a third bowl whisk together soy milk together with the vinegar and set aside for 5 minutes to create soy buttermilk.
If using a deep fryer: heat frying oil to 350F.
If using a deep pan: pour enough oil to measure 3 inches inside the pan and heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350F.
When the oil is hot, dredge the mushrooms in the flour mixture and shake off any excess as you place them into the bowl with the soy buttermilk.
Transfer them then to the second bowl of seasoned flour coating them, completely and place on a wire cooling rack.
In batches, fry the calamari for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on both sides, allowing the oil to return to 325F between batches.
Transfer fried calamari to a wire cooking inside a baking sheet, to allow excess oil to drip.
Serve with caper aioli, garlic aioli, or tartar sauce.

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Vegan Japanese Egg Salad

The Edgy Veg — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:42:42 +0000

I’m going to show you how to make an easy vegan Japanese Egg Salad to use in a sandwich, also called Tamago Sando! For this recipe, I’ll show you how to make vegan egg yolks to use for a Japanese-style egg salad!

All you need is ackee, olive oil, nutritional yeast, black salt (for eggy flavour), soy milk, vegan butter, tofu and vegan kewpie mayo (Japanese Mayo). If you don’t have store-bought vegan kewpie mayonnaise, you can easily make it using vegan mayo! I’ll leave my recipe for it below!

Related Recipe: Vegan Kewpie Mayo

How To Make Vegan Japanese Egg Salad

This vegan Japanese egg salad recipe is super egg and creamy, much creamier than regular egg salad. To make a Japanese egg salad sandwich, called Tamago Sando, you’ll need vegan Japanese milk bread. If you can’t find a vegan one in-store, there are recipes online to make vegan milk bread!

To make the vegan egg yolks, you’ll want to boil 1/2 cup of ackee for about 10 mins or until tender. Then blend the ackee in a blender with 2 tbsp olive oil, nutritional yeast and black salt. Puree all these ingredients until well combined. Add 1 tbsp of water at a time until you get the yolk-like texture and consistency that you prefer.

Now make your vegan Japanese egg salad! Mix in your vegan egg yolks with vegan kewpie mayo until combined! Cube 1/2 block of soft tofu and 1/2 block of medium tofu and fold into the vegan egg yolk and mayo mixture. and coat the tofu. Please in the fridge to chill. And voila! Vegan Japanese egg salad that you can serve whenever you want! Taste and season the tofu egg salad mixture with black pepper and serve on your vegan Japanese milk bread, sliced with vegan butter over one side of each bread slice. Traditionally, a Japanese egg salad sandwich trims off the discarded crust and the sandwich is cut in half diagonally so you have 2 triangles.

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INGREDIENTS FOR JAPANESE EGG SALAD (VEGAN):

Ackee
Olive Oil
Nutritional Yeast
Black Salt
Soft Tofu
Medium Tofu
Vegan Kewpie Mayo
- Vegan Mayo
- MSG
- Sugar

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

Measuring Utensils
Mixing Bowl
Saucepan
Blender

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Vegan Japanese Egg Salad

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Prep time

2 mins

Cook time

12 mins

Total time

14 mins

I'm going to show you how to make an easy vegan Japanese Egg Salad to use in a sandwich, also called Tamago Sando!

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Main

Cuisine: Vegan

Serves: 2

Ingredients

½ cup ackee
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ tsp Black salt
Water or soy milk, as needed
3 tbsp - ¼ cup vegan mayo
¼ tsp MSG
¼ tsp sugar
½ block soft tofu, cubed
½ block medium tofu, cubed
Black pepper to taste
Salted vegan butter
Japanese milk bread

Instructions

Begin by making your vegan egg yolks. Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add ackee and boil for about 10 minutes or until tender.
Transfer the ackee to a blender with 2 tbsp olive oil, nutritional yeast and black salt.
Puree all ingredients till well combined. Add 1 tbsp of water at a time, until you get a yolk-like texture.
whisk together vegan mayo, MSG, and sugar.
Add ackee yolks as needed, and stir to combine.
Gently fold in the cubed tofu until just coated and place into the fridge to chill.
When ready to serve; taste and season the tofu mixture with black pepper.
Spread butter evenly over one side of each bread slice.
Top 1 slice, butter side up, with the tofu egg salad.
Cover with a second bread slice, butter side down.
Trim off and discard crust and cut sandwich in half diagonally so you have 2 triangles.

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The Cheesiest Stuffed Garlic Bites

EdgyVeg — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:38:52 +0000

Cheese Stuffed Garlic Bites

If you are looking for a finger-licking, delicious cheese recipe, this one is for you! You can make these delicious appetizers for upcoming sports games, movie nights, or for any of your favorite occasions for an extra special night. Whether you have kids or a secret lover, these cheese-stuffed garlic bites are so fun and easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy your cheesy cravings.

Related Recipe: Vegan Breakfast Pastry

Pro Tips:

You can use any dipping sauce you’d like.
You can either air-fry, deep-fry, or bake this recipe. Ensure to coat the bread with a fair amount of vegan butter when air frying.
You can turn this recipe into any shape – mold it into a square, a cylinder, or even into a large pizza shape!

Other Recipes to pair with this recipe:

Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Pizza – if you want the full pizza experience, you have to check out this recipe.
Vegan Lahmacun- Use the same dough to make more awesome recipes.
Vegan Habanero Ranch Dressing Sauce – You can make a spicier version of the sauce with this recipe if you are not a big fan of marinara sauce! Who doesn’t like creamy and spicy?

INGREDIENTS:

pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
1 block plant-based cheese of choice, cut into cubes.
1/3 cup melted plant-based butter
4 garlic cloves, grated
1/4 tsp Basil
1/4 tsp oregano
1/3 cup marinara to dip

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

The Cheesiest Stuffed Garlic Bites

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

12 mins

Total time

27 mins

Finger-licking good food brings people together.

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
1 block plant-based cheese of choice, cut into cubes.
⅓ cup melted plant-based butter
4 garlic cloves, grated
¼ tsp basil
¼ tsporegano
⅓ cup marinara to dip

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together butter, grated garlic, basil, and oregano. Set aside.
Preheat your air fryer to 400F, or oven to 350F.
Flour a clean surface and roll out your dough. Knead to form a smooth ball, and then divide the dough into roughly 30-gram balls.
Flatten each ball, wrap it around a cube of cheese, and roll back into a ball.
Oil the bottom of the air fryer, or air fryer pan with cooking spray or oil, and arrange the dough balls about ¼ inch apart. If using an oven, line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
Brush the top of each dough ball with some garlic butter.
Bake for 5-7 mins, then brush with more garlic butter and bake for another 5 mins, repeat until your balls are golden.
Meanwhile, heat your marinara in a small pot or pan, then transfer to a small bowl.
Brush the balls with the remaining garlic butter, top with coarse sea salt, and serve on a serving plate with the marinara.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 4

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Budget-friendly Vegan Meatball Glaze Recipe

EdgyVeg — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:12:25 +0000

Vegan Meat Ball Glaze

Making the best vegan meatballs doesn’t have to be so intimidating! By using all the ingredients you already have and enjoy, you can make these super easy vegan meatballs any time. I’ve made other vegan meatball recipes from scratch before, but simplicity is all you need to make a wholesome meal. By using less than 10 ingredients, this super budget-friendly recipe will be a great staple in your cooking journey.

Alternative ways to make this recipe:

If you are allergic to soy milk, you can always omit this process and replace it with any non-dairy option. This step is there to help smoothen out the texture of the meatballs.

Vegan Meat Balls

Meatballs are such a classic, that you can throw them into your favorite pasta dishes, and add them to your meal prep recipes or simply enjoy them as is. There are endless combinations you can pair with these delicious meatballs. The balance of the sweet and juicy meaty texture of this recipe will be almost shocking when you share it with your non-vegan friends!

How many servings does this make?

This recipe makes about 20 small meatballs. You can always increase the size by doubling up your recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

Meatballs

1 lb Veggie ground beef like, impossible or beyond meat
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
1 1/2 tsp mustard any type works
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
2 tbsp aquafaba
1/4 cup- 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk (use to smoothen out texture as needed)

Glaze

1/4 cup packed brown sugar or coconut sugar
3 tbsp vinegar
1 1/2 tsp mustard
Preheat oven to 350F and grease 2 lipped baking sheets (15x10x1-in).

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

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The Best Vegan Meat Ball Glaze Recipe

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Prep time

30 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

1 hour

Meatballs are so yummy and you don't have to give it up just because you turned vegan. There are so many ways to transform any of your favorite recipes vegan! Let me show you how.

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 lb Veggie ground beef like, impossible or beyond meat
½ cup crushed cornflakes
1½ tsp mustard, any type works
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
2 tbsp aquafaba
¼ cup- ½ cup unsweetened soy milk (use to smoothen out the texture as needed)[be]

Glaze

¼ cup packed brown sugar or coconut sugar
3 tbsp vinegar
1½ tsp mustard

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and grease 2 lipped baking sheets (15x10x1-in).
In a large bowl mix together; veggie ground, crushed cornflakes, mustard, salt if using, and aquafaba.
Shape the mixture into 1-in. balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
In a small small pan over medium-high heat, stir together brown sugar, vinegar and mustard. Continue stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and remove from heat.
Lightly pour some of the glaze over meatballs, bake until browned and cooked through for 15-20 mins, flipping or stirring them halfway through.
To serve: Gently toss the meatballs in the remaining glaze. You can serve them as a meal or with toothpicks as an appetizer.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 20 small meatballs

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos with Vegan substitute

EdgyVeg — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:02:45 +0000

Vegan Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos

Have you ever had FOMO at a bar meet-up because there was no other vegan options available aside from your typical cauliflower chicken or bean tacos? Well, you don’t have to limit your options at the bar anymore because you can bring the party to your house! This vegan chicken bacon ranch taco is better than any vegan options at the bar and you can have as much as you’d like without having to pay a premium!

Alternative ways to make this recipe:

You can use any vegan chicken recipes or bacon recipes that best fit your taste palette.

Related Recipe: How to Make Birria Tacos

Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos

This recipe is definitely going to be a crowd pleaser. The combination of chicken and bacon adds that extra meaty flavor to your tacos. Just because you are vegan, doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the smokey BBQ flavors you once enjoyed. Just substitute meat with vegan meat you can make at home.

How many servings does this make?

This recipe makes about 8 tortillas. You can make more depending on how much filling you have.

INGREDIENTS:

8 Flour tortillas
2 1/2 cups vegan chicken, cooked and chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 cups lettuce, shredded
8 Slices vegan bacon, cooked and chopped (anna link our recipe)
1/4 cup of vegan ranch dressing
1 cup shredded vegan cheddar-style cheese

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos with Vegan substitutes

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

15 mins

This Western-Mexican inspired tacos are so simple to make and delicious to eat for any occasion. You can find these at almost any bar restaurant! Set the mood right with a pint of beer and a patio with a great view.

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

8 flour tortillas
2½ cups vegan chicken, cooked and chopped (I like nuggets or strips)
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1½ cups lettuce, shredded
8 slices veggie bacon, cooked and chopped
¼ cup of vegan ranch dressing
1 cup shredded vegan cheddar-style cheese

Instructions

Heat a pan over medium heat and heat tortillas. You can also wrap them in a kitchen towel and heat them for 30 seconds in the microwave.
Top tortillas with chopped veggie chicken of choice, dairy-free cheese, tomatoes, chopped bacon, lettuce and drizzle with ranch sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 12

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A Must Try Vegan Potato Tacos made with Air-Fryer!

EdgyVeg — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 23:40:37 +0000

Vegan Potato Tacos

If you are always on the go and need a quick and nutritious snack to get you through the day, these vegan potato tacos are the easiest Lunchable snacks you can pop into the air fryer to enjoy. These restaurant-quality tacos will absolutely satisfy those cheese and potato cravings and you can freeze them for up to 2 weeks before cooking them!

Alternative ways to make this recipe:

If you are not a huge fan of potatoes, you can substitute it with your favorite starches! Some great options are sweet potatoes, yam, or even mashed plantains. Add in your favorite topics.

Related Recipe: How to Make Birria Tacos

Potato Tacos

You can often find Potato Tacos as bar snacks in Mexico. They are served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. They are widely used as a filling for masa-based favorites such as tacos and taquitos, gorditas and molotes. If you are ever planning a Taco night or a fiesta with your favorite people, make sure you have these potato taco recipes handy. Add some color with some homemade margaritas recipes too!

How many servings does this make?

This recipe makes about 4 servings or as many tortillas as you can fill.

INGREDIENTS:

3 small or 1 ½ large russet potatoes, boiled & peeled
¼- ½ cup shredded dairy-free cheese
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
12-15 mini corn tortillas
1 tbsp olive or avocado oil + extra as needed
Toothpicks, as needed

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

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Potato Tacos

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

The best tacos are made with the simplest ingredients. This potato taco is super simple to make and takes less than 10mins of your day. Make a little extra, freeze them before you cook and you will still have that restaurant quality tacos you can access anytime.

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Tacos

3 small or 1 ½ large russet potatoes, boiled & peeled
¼- ½ cup shredded dairy-free cheese
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ tsp paprika
½ tspgarlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
12-15 mini corn tortillas
1 tbsp oliveor avocado oil+ extra as needed
Toothpicks,as needed

Sauces

Chopped cilantro (optional)
Dairy-freesour cream(optional)
Mexican white sauce(optional)
Salsaor pico de gallo(optional)
Guacamole (optional)
Shredded cabbage or lettuce (optional)
Lime juice or wedges (optional)
Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowladd; cheese, cumin, nutritional yeast, paprika, garlic and onion powder. Using a ricer or a potato masher, mash potatoes in the bowl and combine with spices and cheese. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
In a dry skillet or microwave warm the tortillas, and cover with a towel.
One at a time, spread about one heaping tablespoon of potato onto half of a tortilla, fold it closed, and secure with a toothpick.
In batches, brush or spray each side of the tacos lightly with oil or cooking spray and place them into the air fryer.
Fry at 380F for 10-12 mins, or until crispy, flipping once.
Serve 3 tacos each topped with toppings of choice.

Notes

Other cooking options

To Bake: Preheat oven to 400F and bake tacos for 10-12 minutes, flipping once, until crispy.

Deep fryer or stove-top frying: do not spray or brush the tacos with oil for this method. Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pan, over medium-high heat (325F for the deep fryer). In batches, fry tacos for 2-4 minutes, or until crispy, flipping once.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 4

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How to Make Vegan Birria Tacos

EdgyVeg — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:05:19 +0000

Vegan Birria Tacos

Birria is a Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco. It is one of the most traditional dishes that has been passed down from generations. The meat is marinated and boiled in soup broth filled with spices, to tenderize its texture. Some of these spices include chili pepper-based, garlic, cumin, bay leaves, and thyme. Then, slow-cooked in a pot which gives it that red hue. Finally, add a sprinkle of cheese, and you have a crispy, sweet, savory and spicy flavour explosion.

After looking up a recipe from MyLatina Table, I was inspired to recreate this authentic Birria Taco experience with a vegan alternative! Although it is not going to taste exactly the same, I am excited to share with you the possibilities of creating limitless vegan options to various cuisines worldwide.

I hope you enjoy this exquisite flavor as much as I do.

Alternative ways to make this recipe:

You can serve this dish with rice, freshly made corn tortillas, and add your favorite salsa. You can also replace the oyster mushrooms with firm tofu, or your favorite veggie meat.

Related Recipe: Vegan Tofu Katsu

Birria Tacos with Consommé

Quesabirria is an authentic Mexican dish cooked with Birria-style (beef folded into a tortilla with melted cheese and served with a side of consommé for dipping). This dish is typically served during holidays and on special occasions. Depending on the region you are living in, every Birria Tacos has its own taste inspired by every family’s secret sauce.

How many servings does this make?

This recipe is made for 1-3 tacos but you can always increase the serving size.

Related Recipe: Vegan Mushroom Shawarma Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Meat

2 lbs king oyster mushrooms, shredded (you can also use young jackfruit in water or brine), shredded
2 tbsp vegan butter
2 tbsp olive oil

For the Consumé

olive oil as needed
1 dried arbol chile (optional for heat), seeds removed
3 dried guajillo chiles, seeds removed
2 pastilla chiles, seeds removed
1 Bay Leaf
1 small white or yellow onion
2 tomatoes, quartered
4 garlic cloves
3 black peppercorns
1/2 Tsp dried thyme
1/2 Tsp marjoram
1/2 Tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp allspice
1/2 Tsp ground cumin
1/2 Tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 cup water
3 tsp (or 3 cubes) no-chicken or no-beef bouillion
2 tsp salt

For the Tacos

corn or flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups vegan white-style cheese (if making quesabirria)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
lime wedges
1/4 white onion, finely diced

Kitchen Equipment:

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Vegan Birria Tacos

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

35 mins

Total time

45 mins

Birria is a popular Mexican dish that originated in the Jalisco state. Traditionally made with lamb meat, we are recreating this recipe with a vegan alternative.

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Lunch/Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Meat

2 lbs king oyster mushrooms, shredded (you can also use young jackfruit in water or brine), shredded
2 tbsp vegan butter
2 tbspolive oil

Consumé

olive oil as needed
1 driedarbol chile (optional for heat), seeds removed
3 dried guajillo chiles, seeds removed
2 pastilla chiles, seeds removed
1 Bay Leaf
1 small white or yellow onion
2 tomatoes, quartered
4 garlic cloves
3 black peppercorns
½ Tsp dried thyme
½ Tsp marjoram
½ Tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp allspice
½ Tsp ground cumin
½ Tspground ginger
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 cup water
3 tsp (or 3 cubes) no-chicken or no-beef bouillion
2 tsp salt

Tacos

corn or flour tortillas
1½ cups vegan white-style cheese (if making quesabirria)
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
lime wedges
¼ white onion, finely diced

Instructions

Meat
Heat a large pan over high heat. Add butter and oil and heat until it ripples. Working a couple handfuls at a time, cook the mushrooms until they have browned and there’s no liquid left in the bottom of the pan. Push them to the side and repeat with remaining mushrooms. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauce

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan over medium-high, add chilies and fry, moving constantly for 1-2 mins.
Add 1 cup water and 1 bay leaf , and bring everything to a boil. Boil for about 10 mins, or until the chilies are softened. Remove the bay leaf and add everything else to a blender.
In the same pot, heat another 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and tomatoes, and cook until they are slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic, peppercorns, dried thyme, marjoram, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, and allspice, and cook for another 5 minutes, or so, stirring frequently. Add small amounts of water to the pot if necessary.
Add the onion/tomato mixture to the blender, along with ginger, cumin, apple cider vinegar, 3 cups water, and bouillon cubes.
Blend until very smooth.
OPTION 1: Transfer the consumé to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to to medium-low, add mushrooms, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
OPTION 2: Transfer the consumé, and shredded mushrooms to an electric pressure cooker (like an instapot). Pressure cook the mixture on high for 25 mins, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 mins, before using the quick pressure release to release the rest of the pressure.
Separate the mushrooms from the broth.
Warm-up tortillas on the stove, oven, or microwave, and heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
One at time dip the tortillas into the consume, add some mushrooms to one side of the tortillas, followed by some diced onion, chopped cilantro, and cheese if using. Fold the tortilla in half, grease the pan, and cook for 1 minute or so (covered, if using cheese to help it melt). Repeat with remaining tacos and mushrooms.
Serves with a side of consume for dipping, a wedge of lime, and a cold beer.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2-4

Hey I’m Candice aka The Edgy Veg – I veganize popular food recipes for vegans, plant-based diets, eco-conscious eaters & people who are trying to eat more plants over… y’know animals or their by-products. I hope you enjoy this tasty vegan recipe!

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Vegan Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

EdgyVeg — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 03:41:25 +0000

Vegan Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots Recipe

Western food is renowned for its classic; Bacon’N Egg for breakfast, potatoes and bacon bits, bacon in quiche. You name it, bacon’s in it. Luckily, I have perfected the Rice Paper Bacon! This is the gateway ingredient for so many experimental recipes that includes bacon. I am so excited to share with you the first-ever invention, Vegan Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots. Using my Viral Rice Paper Bacon recipe, we can make the perfect snacks for any occasion, especially for the upcoming Superbowl! Serving your favorite Game Day treats, this recipe might bring a little more luck to your team.

This recipe is so easy to make that you can almost squeeze in cooking this entire recipe in between half-time. Or you can prep the recipes in advance and pop them inside the oven or your air fryer to achieve that ultimate crispiness.

Alternative ways to make this recipe:

You can use store-bought vegan bacon in place of the homemade rice paper bacon, add any vegan cheese, and dip in your favorite sauces.

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Vegan Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

You don’t have to be a die-hard sports fan to enjoy taking advantage of those exclusive Superbowl snacks. When you put food and sports together, everyone comes together, it’s a win-win! Between the Half-Time Shows and the food commercials, you bet I am going to veganize those mouth-watering snacks. Some inspiration from “gameday treats” includes chili, loaded fries, bacon, baked taquitos with salsa& guac, and burger combos. It’s about time that vegans can also enjoy all these foods without just snacking on carrots and celery sticks with a bunch of bread. Craving greasy food? No problem, I’ve got your back. For more Superbowl recipe ideas, check out my article here!

How many servings does this make?

This recipe makes about 24 bacon-wrapped tots. You are welcome to enjoy one or all 24, or double the recipe if you are serving a crowd.

INGREDIENTS FOR BACON TATER TOTS (VEGAN):

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Sweet & spicy bacon-wrapped tater tots

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

You don't have to be a die-hard sports fan to enjoy taking advantage of those exclusive Superbowl snacks. When you put food and sports together, everyone comes together, it's a win-win!

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Snack

Cuisine: Vegan

Serves: 24 tots

Ingredients

24 frozen tater tots, room temperature
2 sheets rice paper
3 tsp nutritional yeast, divided
2 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp liquid smoke
1½ tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp-1 tbsp hot sauce of choice, to taste
½ tsp MSG or salt
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
cayenne pepper, to taste
chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
Place the tater tots and bake for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together 2 tsp nutritional yeast, garlic, paprika, liquid smoke, maple syrup, olive oil, tamari, hot sauce, MSG, and water to make a marinade. Transfer to a plate with a lip or curve.
In another small bowl mix together crumbled tofu and 1 tsp nutritional yeast.
Take one sheet of rice paper, lay it on the plate with the marinade, use your fingers to rub it everywhere. Flip and place the rice paper onto a cutting board.
Sprinkle the marinated rice paper with the tofu.
Take the second sheet of rice paper and lay it on the plate with the marinade, use your fingers to rub it everywhere, and then place it on top of the tofu.
Wet your hands with a little bit of water and press down on top of the stack if you find the edges curling up and not sticking well enough. Let it sit until it settles.
When the rice paper settles, and kind of hugs the tofu, take a pizza cutter and cut it into 6 strips. Then cut each strip across into 4 pieces.
Place brown sugar into a small bowl, or ramekin.
Working one at a time, wrap each tater tot with a piece of bacon, and then dip into the sugar. Place seem-side down back onto the baking sheet (or secure with a toothpick).
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until taters are browned, and bacon is slightly crispy and caramelized, turning halfway with tongs. They will crispy up more as they sit on the plate.
Garnish with some cayenne pepper and parsley, and serve.

Notes

Yes, you can make them ahead of time

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 pieces Calories: 73 Fat: 3g Carbohydrates: 10g Sugar: 4.8g Fiber: 0.5g Protein: 1.2g

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The Best Vegan Cobb Salad Recipe

EdgyVeg — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:06:14 +0000

Vegan Cobb Salad Recipe

“The best salads are the ones with the least amount of greens” – Candice Hutchings. As ironic as it sounds, I am guilty of enjoying my soups and sandwiches more than my sides of greens. That is why I have created a salad that has a lettuce to toppings ratio of 1:9.

A “cobb salad” is a classic American dish that is typically made with a bed of lettuce, covered up with toppings like cherry tomatoes, chopped bacon, chicken, avocado and other vegetables, served with blue cheese/red wine vinegar dressing. You can taste the blend of creamy and flavourful from all the different textures in this salad. This is a veganized version of it #happyveganuary.

Alternative ways to make this recipe:

You can add all your favorite toppings! You are definitely not restricted from following the classic version of this. Use what you might already have in the kitchen. Some great options are avocado, chopped cucumber, vegan chicken pieces, etc.

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Cobb Salad

A cobb salad is a hearty bowl of salad that will always feel like a full meal. It is packed with high fibers and a source of essential nutrients to give you the fuel you need to start the day. You can also enjoy this dish as a side when served in smaller portions. Personally, I love making a huge portion to share with my friends and coworkers to feast on.

How many servings does this make?

This recipe makes approximately 4 servings. You can always make a larger portion by doubling up the recipe. Or meal-pack by breaking up in separate servings throughout the week.

INGREDIENTS FOR COBB SALAD (VEGAN):

Dressing

Salad

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

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Vegan Cobb Salad

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Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

"The best salads are the ones with the least amount of greens" - Candice Hutchings.

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Lunch

Cuisine: Vegan

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

Dressing

Salad

5 cups greens of choice
6 slices vegan bacon, cooked & chopped
1 cup roasted chickpeas
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup vegan cheese of choice
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
flakey salt, to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl or jar, shake or whisk together, yogurt, vinegar, lemon, mustard, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Place greens in a large platter or bowl.
Arrange the bacon, chickpeas, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, onion, and cheese in neat rows along the top.
Sprinkle with parsley and sea or flaky salt and serve drizzled with yogurt dressing.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 serving Calories: 238 Fat: 13.7g Carbohydrates: 11.5g Sugar: 4.5g Fiber: 6.9g Protein: 12.75g

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How to make Non-Dairy Creamy Tomato Bisque (Vegan)

EdgyVeg — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:22:34 +0000

Non-Dairy Creamy Tomato Bisque Recipe

On a rainy day with a couple of sniffles in bed, the soup that gets me through the day is a bowl of creamy homemade tomato bisque with a side of perfect grilled cheese. I know on those days when you feel low-energy, you just want something simple but gourmet to bring a little joy to your day. I have the best homemade “beginner-friendly” Vegan Tomato Bisque Recipe that you can easily make with ingredients you might already have at home.

If you need a little extra self-care today, you can turn your grilled cheese into cheesy croutons by cutting them into small pieces.

Overall, this vegan tomato bisque soup is a creamy and delicious homemade soup you can take to go in a thermos or freeze overnight to for your meal prep.

Alternative ways to make this recipe:

You can add any of your favorite toppings like grilled cheese croutons, parsley, or even crispy chickpeas. Tomato Bisque is such a flexible dish you can eat with almost anything.

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Tomato Bisque

How do you make tomato bisque vegan? It is super simple. You make it the same way you would make a traditional tomato bisque, but swap out the heavy cream for a vegan alternative. Jump to the recipe card below.

How many servings does this make?

Approximately 4 servings.

How long will this last?

Tomato bisque leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You could also freeze it to keep it as an easy dinner on hand.

INGREDIENTS FOR TOMATO BISQUE (VEGAN):

Olive Oil
Onion
Garlic
Celery
Canned Fire-Roasted Crushed or Whole Plum Tomatoes (regular is fine too)
Tomato Paste
Dried Basil
Dried Thyme
Maple Syrup or White Sugar
Vegetable Broth
Salt
Vegan-Friendly Heavy Cream
Black Pepper
Fresh Parsley

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

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Vegan Tomato Bisque

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Main

Cuisine: Vegan

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
½ cooking onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 celery stalk, chopped
28 oz can fire-roasted crushed or whole plum tomatoes (regular is fine too)
2 tbsp tomato paste
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried thyme
1 tsp maple syrup or white sugar
3 cups vegetable broth
½ tsp sea salt+ more to taste
¾ cup vegan-friendly heavy cream (like cashew or half & half)
¼ tsp cracked black pepper 1 mL
Handful fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat olive oil and sauté onion ad garlic for 1 minute.
Add celery, a pinch of salt, basil, thyme, and crushed tomatoes and cook for about 5 mins or until onions are translucent.
Add vegetable broth, and maple syrup and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to a simmer. If you're short on time cook for 20 minutes. If you have time, cook for 40 minutes.
Using a stand or immersion blender, blend until smooth.
Stir in cream until combined. Season with pepper and salt to taste.
Serve with a swirl of cream, chopped parsley and grilled cheese sandwiches or grilled cheese croutons.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 serving Calories: 360 Fat: 25.7g Carbohydrates: 17g Sugar: 9g Fiber: 4.5g Protein: 11.2g

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Vegan Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

EdgyVeg — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 21:54:50 +0000

I’m going to show you how to make easy vegan mozzarella sticks that are crispy and cheesy! Many recipes take over 1.5-2 hours to make mozzarella sticks, so I wanted to share with you the quickest and easiest way to make them. My recipe requires very little work and most time is spent freezing them in the freezer.

Using hacks and 6 simple vegan ingredients from the store, I’m going to show you how to make vegan mozzarella sticks that are just like the classic ones but homemade!

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Vegan Mozzarella Sticks

These vegan mozzarella sticks are perfect to share with friends or family or keep frozen until ready to fry and serve whenever. Mozzarella sticks are a popular American appetizer made from long chunks of cheese that are battered, deep-fried and dipped in a classic marinara sauce. The secret for them keeping their shape is keeping them frozen at particular times in their preparation.

All you need to do to make this vegan recipe is dredge your vegan mozzarella cheese sticks, freeze, then fry and serve whenever you want!

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INGREDIENTS FOR MOZZARELLA STICKS (VEGAN):

Vegan Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (I like Daiya mozzarella cheese strings)
Italian Bread Crumbs
Panko Bread Crumbs
All-Purpose Flour
Corn Starch
Water
Vegetable Oil

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Vegan Mozzarella Sticks

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Prep time

1 hour

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

1 hour 5 mins

This is how you make easy vegan mozzarella sticks that are crispy & cheesy! Let's make vegan mozzarella sticks just like the classic ones!

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: Vegan

Serves: 12 sticks

Ingredients

6 vegan mozzarella-style string cheese sticks (I like Daiya), cut in half & freeze
⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs
¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
¼ cup + 3 tbsp flour
3 tbsp corn starch
3-4 tbsp water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Take your frozen half-cut vegan mozzarella cheese sticks out of the freezer.
In a shallow bowl, combine both italian breadcrumbs and panko breadcrumbs.
In a second shallow bowl, place ¼ cup of flour.
In a third bowl, combine 3 tbsp of flour, cornstarch, water, and 1 tbsp oil.
Dip each frozen cheese stick into the bowl of flour. Shake off excess, and place into the wet corn starch mixture. Then, gently place it into the bread crumbs and press the crumbs on each piece of cheese. Make sure it is well coated.
Place covered cheese sticks onto a wire rack placed inside a rimmed baking sheet, or parchment-lined plate and place into the freezer for at least 1 hour.
Heat oil in your pan (at least 2 inches) or deep fryer to 350F.
In small batches, place breaded cheese sticks into the hot oil for about 1 minute or just until the breading is golden brown. Try not to overcook.
Serve with marinara sauce of choice.

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KFC Popcorn ‘Chicken’ — Vegan Recipe

EdgyVeg — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:45:01 +0000

If you’ve tried my Vegan KFC Fried Chicken recipe, you’ll love my Vegan KFC Popcorn Chicken! This recipe is so quick, you can serve these within 20 mins! Although KFC is launching vegan versions, this homemade recipe is still faster to make then jumping in your car or walking to the nearest KFC and waiting for your vegan popcorn ‘chicken’, I’m just saying

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The famous 11-spice seasoning at KFC is such an amazing combination that it’s loved worldwide. Use this mix of seasoning to make any of your favourite vegan chicken alternatives! This recipe is a great appetizer to share with friends or have it with fries and a vegan milkshake for an ultimate vegan junk food experience.

Vegan KFC Popcorn Chicken

DAIRY-FREE | NUT-FREE | MEAT-FREE

These vegan KFC copycat popcorn ‘chicken’ are marinated in no-chicken broth, tossed in aquafaba to coat, tossed in cornstarch to make an extra crispy outer layer, tossed in a flour mixture with the famous 11 spice mix, then fried until golden-brown perfection.

On my youtube channel and on this blog, I’m pretty notorious for veganizing your favourite comfort foods and famous junk foods (see: Vegan McDonalds recipe, Wendy’s recipes, Popeyes recipe, Chick-fil-A recipe, etc). For this recipe, we’re making KFC vegan popcorn chicken using soy curls, which I personally don’t think get enough love. Today, we’re appreciating the mighty soy curl by turning them into KFC popcorn chicken.

Full Recipe is down below!

Interested in making more vegan chicken-style recipes? Check out my recipes on how to make Vegan Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, The Best Vegan Chicken Drumsticks, and Vegan Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets.

VEGAN KFC POPCORN CHICKEN INGREDIENTS

TIP: Don’t worry if you don’t have all the seasonings, just use what you have access too! I’ve also done vegan chicken using salt, pepper and paprika as seasonings, which is also good! Obviously these 11 spices will give you a more KFC flavour profile.

VEGAN KFC POPCORN CHICKEN INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl combine hot water and better than bouillon no-chicken until dissolved. Add dried soy curls and toss to coat in broth. Set aside to soak for a minimum of 30 mins. I like to do this overnight to really get the flavour in there.
While the soy curls are marinating, mix the flour ingredients for dredging.
To a large bowl, flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, thyme, basil, oregano, celery salt, black pepper, mustard powder, paprika, garlic powder, ginger, white pepper and MSG.
Meanwhile, in another bowl add; soy sauce, pepper, and aquafaba, and toss to coat. Add 1 tbsp cornstarch and toss to coat again. Set aside.
When the soy curls are marinated; drain in a colander over a bowl to catch the liquid to use in soups or gravy. Using your hands, squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Cut up the soy curls into popcorn-sized bites and place them into a large bowl.
Give the soy curls a quick toss, and then toss into the flour mixture. Press into flour to coat well, dust off any excess flour, and place on a wire cooling rack.
Meanwhile, heat the oil to 350F. Cook a few pieces of popcorn soy curls in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 mins, turning a few times. Do not overcrowd the oil or else they will not cook properly.
Remove the soy curls from the fryer and place on a wire cooling rack to allow excess oil to drip off.
Serve with your favourite dips!

Hey, I’m Candice & welcome to The Edgy Veg! I veganize popular food recipes for vegans, plant-based diets, eco-conscious eaters & people who are trying to eat more plants over… y’know animals or by-products of animals. I hope you enjoy this tasty vegan recipe!

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Vegan KFC Popcorn Chicken Recipe

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Vegan KFC Popcorn Chicken

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

2 mins

Total time

17 mins

If you've tried my Vegan KFC Fried Chicken recipe, you'll love my Vegan KFC Popcorn Chicken! This recipe is so quick, you can serve these within 20 mins with the famous 11-spice seasoning from KFC.

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Serves: 4

Ingredients

3 cups boiling water
1½ tbsp Better Than Bouillon no-chicken
1¼ cups dry soy curls (they will double in size)
1 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp black pepper
6 tbsp aquafaba, whisked until foamy
1 tbsp cornstarch
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup corn starch
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tbsp celery salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tbsp dry mustard powder
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp white pepper
1 tsp MSG (optional) you can also sub for 1 tsp sea salt
Oil, for frying

Instructions

In a large bowl combine hot water and better than bouillon no-chicken until dissolved. Add dried soy curls and toss to coat in broth. Set aside to soak for a minimum of 30 mins. I like to do this overnight to really get the flavour in there.
When the soy curls are marinated; drain in a colander over a bowl to catch the liquid to use in soups or gravy. Using your hands, squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Cut up the soy curls into popcorn-sized bites and place them into a large bowl.
To the large bowl add soy sauce, pepper, and aquafaba, and toss to coat. Add 1 tbsp cornstarch and toss to coat again. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in another bowl add; flour, ¼ cup cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, thyme, basil, oregano, celery salt, black pepper, mustard powder, paprika, garlic powder, ginger, white pepper and MSG.
Give the soy curls a quick toss, and then toss into the flour mixture. Press into flour to coat well, dust off any excess flour, and place on a wire cooling rack.
Meanwhile, heat the oil to 350F. Cook a few pieces of popcorn soy curls in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 mins, turning a few times. Do not overcrowd the oil or else they will not cook properly.
Remove the soy curls from the fryer and place on a wire cooling rack to allow excess oil to drip off.
Serve with your favourite dips!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 226 Fat: 3.5g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 37.75g Sugar: 2.5g Sodium: 1861mg Fiber: 4.75g Protein: 11.2g Cholesterol: 0mg

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