Vegan Chili Cheese Fries
These vegan Chili Cheese Fries are a great comfort meal which will satisfy any cravings. The recipe is plant-based, gluten-free, comforting, and easy to make.
Servings 6
Ingredients
Fries
- 5-6 potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar or regular sugar
- cooking spray
Seasonings for the fries:
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Chili
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves of garlic finely minced
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 small/medium carrot grated
- 5-6 medium (560 g) fresh tomatoes diced or use canned (20 oz)
- 6 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups (500 ml) water or vegetable broth
- 4 cups (700 g) cooked or canned beans (e.g. kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, white beans, or 1 cup of each)
- 2 tsp coconut sugar or sub brown sugar or any other sweetener like maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 to 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp salt or less if you use vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1-2 hot red chili peppers (I used 1, my boyfriend prefers 2)
- 2 tsp oil or water for frying
Vegan Cheese
- One batch (200 g) vegan cheese sauce or 7 oz store-bought vegan cheese
Instructions
- Place potato sticks in a bowl, sprinkle sugar over them. Set aside until liquid is released from the potatoes (20-25 minutes).
- After 15 minutes, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C) and line 1 large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray.
- Drain liquid from potatoes and dry them well with kitchen paper.
- Coat fries with the seasonings. You can also use cooking spray on them to make them even crispier but they also turn out crispy without oil.
- Spread the fries into a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for about 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through. You can also use an air fryer and it will take less time (about 25 minutes at 400 degrees F).
- Meanwhile, start making the chili. In a large pan or pot over medium heat, add in the oil. Sauté the onion and pepper for about 3-4 minutes, add the garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in the tomatoes and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Now add all remaining ingredients, increase the heat and simmer for about 30-40 until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Once the fries are ready and the chili is done, make this vegan cheese sauce (skip this step if you use store-bought vegan cheese).
- Serve the fries on a plate, ladle some chili over them and top with a layer of cheese sauce (or vegan cheese of choice). Garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Recipe serves 6. Nutrition facts are for one serving.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Chili Cheese Fries
Amount per Serving
Calories
429
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Carbohydrates
71
g
24
%
Fiber
19
g
76
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.