From vegnews.com
Just how possible is it to eat plant-based at TGI Fridays? VegNews editors taste-test all of the dishes
But that wasn’t in the US: it was in the UK, and it was only in honour of Veganuary. Still, when seated at a red-and-white-striped booth and surrounded by eclectic decor in America, those looking for plant-based food at TGI Fridays can find a few dishes to eat.
From burgers to sides, here are some of the best vegan options to try at the popular chain.
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Start with the classic: Chips and salsa
Beginning with the most basic: the warm chips with fire-roasted salsa are a solid start to any meal. Pro tip: if you sign up for Fridays rewards, you can get this option for free.
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Don’t skip out on the salads
You can opt for a side salad at TGI Fridays, but you’ll need to ask for some alterations. For the most minimal modification, ask for the house side salad with no cheese, croutons, or breadsticks. You’re left with a bowl of mixed greens, diced tomatoes, sliced carrots, cabbage, and cucumbers.
The Million Dollar Cobb requires a heavier set of modifications, but it can be done. To veganize this entrée salad, ask for no chicken, egg, bacon, cheese, or ranch. This will leave you with mixed greens, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and avocado. Bulk it up by adding a Beyond Meat patty or go fruity and request a side of mango pico salsa.
Vegan-friendly dressings include balsamic vinaigrette and sesame citrus. Honestly, that mango pico would be a stellar flavour enhancer as well.
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With a few simple changes, the Beyond Meat Cheeseburger is vegan
The original Fridays Vegan Burger has evolved into a vegetarian handhold since its introduction in 2018. Now coined The Beyond Meat Cheeseburger, this item comes with dairy-based cheese and Fridays Sauce. To revert to the original vegan option, simply omit those two ingredients.
And note that the standard challah-style bun is vegan, but the gluten-free bun is not. The sandwich comes with lettuce, tomato, red onions, and pickles, but to add more substance, ask for sliced avocado.
For a simple-but-filling option, try the fettuccine pasta
Not into something between two buns? Customize a pasta dish. Ask for fettuccine pasta with marinara sauce and steamed broccoli, hold the breadstick (it contains egg and dairy). This meal is basic but filling.
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Feast on fries, with a side of broccoli
Several sides at Fridays can be served vegan with slight modifications. For something fresh and green to go with that juicy Beyond burger, order the Garlic-Butter Broccoli without the parmesan butter. You’ll receive a bowl of steamed broccoli with a wedge of lemon.
With regard to fries, the chain is cautious and states that the seasoned and sweet potato fries are not vegan due to potential cross-contamination; however, if you are not concerned about shared frying oils, go ahead and order the spuds. The jasmine rice with onions, garlic, and diced red peppers is also free of any animal ingredients.
Unfortunately, you’ll have to seek dessert elsewhere—Fridays has yet to enter the plant-based sweets space. Perhaps one day, the Brownie Obsession will see a vegan iteration.
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