Ⓥ Easy Pan-fried Potatoes Ⓥ

This is a super delicious side dish to a tofu scramble, a veggie burger, or even a starchy meal on its own. ;) Easy, quick, yummy! 

vegan / gluten free/ sugar-free 

Easy Pan-fried Potatoes

2-3 large Potatoes, chopped into cubes 

1/2 tsp Salt

1-2 Garlic cloves, minced (depending how garlicky you want them)

1 tsp Thyme

1 tsp Basil

1/2 tsp the following spices: oregano, cumin, turmeric

1/4 tsp black pepper 

Olive Oil

2 Tbsp Coconut Oil 

In a large frying pan, bring some water to a boil. 

Toss in your cubed potatoes and lit boil for a couple of minutes until the potatoes cook to a nice firmness--do Not overcook them, you don't want them fully cooked at this point, just enough so that you can poke a fork in them. 

Drain the water. 

Add your spices and the garlic and a touch of olive oil, sauté for a couple of minutes. 

Once the potatoes start sticking a bit, add your coconut oil and continue to fry until your potatoes are a lovely golden brown, stirring fairly frequently. 

The coconut oil adds a lovely flavour while also prevents the potatoes from sticking. I always make perfect pan-fried potatoes this method, though you do have to watch the first boiling step because if you overcook them at this step then the potatoes turn out a little more on the mushy side--though still taste amazing. 

Makes 4 small servings, or 3 larger portions. 

Enjoy! 

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Ⓥ Vegan Kitchen: Cheezy Pumpkin Casserole Ⓥ

This lovely recipe is rich and creamy and packed full of goodness. With a lovely subtle squash taste and a cheesy flavour, it makes for perfect comfort food while still staying healthy!  

Use gluten-free pasta (like I do) to keep this recipe gluten free. :)

Cheezy Pumpkin Casserole

Sauce:

1 can Pumpkin Puree

1/3 cup Cashews, soaked for at least 10 minutes

1 cup Vegetable Broth

1/2 cup Coconut Milk (beverage kind, or other non-dairy milk)

4 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast

1 1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

dash of Black Pepper

1-2 cups water for consistency

1/3 cup Daiya, or other vegan cheese

1 350g pack of penne or other pasta

1 Large Sweet Potato

3-4 small potatoes

1/2 head of Cauliflower

1 can Chickpeas

1/2 cup Daiya (for top)

Chop the potatoes and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. 

In a medium-sized pot, boil the potatoes and sweet potato in water until cooked and you can poke them with a fork.  

Blend the cashews in a food processor or blender, slowly adding the vegetable broth, until smooth. 

In a large pot, add the cashew mix along with the rest of the sauce ingredients (except the water) and cook on medium heat, whisking to get out any clumps and gradually adding the water as necessary. I never measure the exact amount of liquid I use, so you want it to be nice and creamy but not too runny or too thick. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. 

Add in the cauliflower and chickpeas, and cook for another 10 minutes. 

Add the potatoes, at which point you might want to add a bit more liquid. 

While everything else is cooking, boil your pasta to the directions on the package. Once the pasta is cooked, add it into the rest of your large pot with the cheese mixture. Again, you might want to add more liquid at this point. 

Preheat oven to 350° F. 

Pour your mixture into a large casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of daiya on top to evenly coat. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, broiling at the end to brown the top. 

Serve up and enjoy! 

Makes about 6 large servings. 

*If you want to make not quite as much then you can use less pasta and less veggies, therefor less water and less food. ;) 

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Ⓥ Vegan Kitchen: Almond-Crusted Potatoes! Ⓥ

 These are by far my favorite potato fries. It's something a little different, packed-full of flavor and just so ridiculously good you'll be as hooked as I am on these. ;) 

I have also made this recipe with peanut butter instead of almond butter, and both are amazing! You can also use any combination of potatoes or root vegetables you'd like for this recipe, all one or a combination of anything you'd like; sweet potatoes, yams, potatoes, carrots. My favorite is sweet potatoes and yams--plus they're healthier than regular potatoes. 

Almond-Crusted Potatoes:

3-4 Potatoes or other Root Vegetables 

3 tbsp Almond Butter (or peanut butter)

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp each of Garlic Powder, Cumin, Black Pepper, Curry, and Basil. 

Chop root vegetables into thin "fries," or you can chop them into cubes--either works. Preheat oven to 400° and oil tray.

Combine all the other ingredients in a food processor (or a large bowl) until well mixed.

Line fries on tray and pour mixture over them, making sure they are well coated. - or - Place fries into the large bowl with mixture and get fries so they are well coated and then place them onto tray. p.s. you're hands are probably going to get messy unless you can manage to mix them alright with a spoon or spatula. ;) 

Bake 35-45 minutes (depending on the thickness of you fries) until coating is browned and a bit crispy and the fries are fully cooked. 

*Flip fries several times to avoid sticking. 

Makes approx. 2-4 servings, depending how hungry you are. ;)

(Will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days)

Enjoy! These are amazing and once you know what you're doing they are super fast and easy to whip up! :) 

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