Recipe by Plant Based Livin
The traditional recipe from KFC was popular with everyone. This meal is super easy to make vegan because you can easily replace the milk and butter with vegan options. There are also many plant-based meat options for the chicken nuggets. You don't have to miss out on a classic fast-food meal with this recipe, and you'll be doing something good for the planet, people and animals.
Making the shift to a plant-based diet!
Making the shift to a plant-based diet can seem daunting at times. Especially if you like the ease of grabbing a filling meal in just a few seconds. But the reality of the situation is fast food restaurants are harmful for our bodies and for the environment.
Fast food has become symbolic with the American diet and as a result of its vast popularity, has driven factory farming in the United States. According to an article written by the Institute of Agriculture & Trade Policy, "factory farm animal production now accounts for 33% of agricultural methane emissions, 13% of total U.S. methane emissions and 1.3% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions." Not to mention the land destruction, water usage, and fuel consumption that also goes into raising, slaughtering, and distributing these animal products. Eating a "fast" animal-based diet is destructive for the sustainability of life on Earth.
However, if you do have “fast-food favorites” like Jessica from plantbasedlivin.com does, you can re-create a healthier - more eco-conscious version at home. For example, in this Vegan KFC Famous Bowl, by swapping out animal products for plant-based alternatives, you are reducing the carbon foot-print of this meal and also doing better by your body.
If you want tips on how to make the transition towards a plant-based diet check out our community page and our article Gradual tips for moving towards a plant-based diet!
For detailed instructions on how to make this recipe, click on the link below:
Vegan KFC Famous Bowl
Ingredients
Garlic Herb Mashed Potato Ingredients:
- 3-4 large potatoes
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter
- 3-5 cloves minced garlic
- ½ -1 C plant based milk
- 2 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- 2 tablespoon mixed herbs (fresh thyme, rosemary, sage, and oregano)
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- 1 teaspoon Savory Spice Blend
- ½ teaspoon Mushroom Umami Seasoning Trader Joe’s
- ½ teaspoon Onion Salt TJ’s
- 1 teaspoon 21 Seasoning Salute TJ's
Mushroom Herb Gravy Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoon vegan butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 C vegetable broth
- 1 C non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh herb mix like the mashed potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- ½ teaspoon Savory Spice Blend
- ½ teaspoon Mushroom Umami Seasoning Trader Joe’s
- 1 teaspoon 21 Seasoning Salute
Other Main Ingredients:
- 1 9 ounce vegan chicken tenders Trader Joe’s
- 1 16 ounce organic sweet cut corn TJ's
- 8 ounces vegan cheddar cheese, shredded
- parsley, chopped
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