Vegan Hash Browns
Crispy vegan hash browns with only a few ingredients! The recipe is plant-based, gluten-free, easy to make, and very delicious!
Servings 10 hash browns
Ingredients
- 3 very large (700 g) potatoes e.g. Russet or Yukon Gold, peeled
- 1 medium white onion finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 3 Tbsp rice flour (see notes)
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2½ Tbsp water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- You can watch the video for visual instructions.First, combine the ground flax and water in a small bowl, mix well, and set aside.
- Next, shred the potatoes (optionally peeled) using medium holes on a box grater or food processor grating disk. Then, shred or finely dice the onion.
- Transfer the shredded potato to a nut milk bag (or several layers of cheesecloth/ a clean kitchen towel) and squeeze to remove as much excess liquid as possible.Don’t discard this liquid yet – set it aside.
- Next, transfer the potato to a large bowl and combine it with the remaining ingredients, mixing well (I do this by hand).
- Carefully pour away the top of the drained potato liquid, adding the remaining starch at the bottom of the bowl to the hash brown mixture and mixing well.
- Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet over medium-low heat with 1-2 tbsp of oil.
- Once hot, divide the potato mixture into about ⅛-¼ cup portions, flattening them to about ¼-inch thick, and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides (about 6-8 minutes per side). Use a spatula to press down to help form the crispiest crust.Don’t overcrowd the pan – work in batches if necessary. Also, it’s important not to increase the heat too much; otherwise, the middle will remain raw.
- Finally, repeat the last step with any remaining hash brown mixture, and enjoy!
Notes
- Flour: You could use chickpea flour instead of rice flour or regular flour (if not gluten-free).
- You can add a carrot or zucchini or even try mixing sweet potato with white potatoes for a variation.
- I prefer to pan-fry the hash browns because they turn out crispier and the method is quicker. However, if you want to use less oil, you can air-fry or bake them (read the blog post above to find out how).
- If you love potatoes, you might also enjoy these Crispy Pan-Roasted Potatoes.
- The recipe makes about 10 hash browns (depending on size and thickness). Nutrition facts are for one hash brown.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Hash Browns
Serving Size
1 hash brown
Amount per Serving
Calories
109
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.5
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
0.6
g
3
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1.6
g
2
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.