Vegan Chili Cheese Fries are plant-based and amazing! Crispy oil-free fries, topped with layers of tangy spicy chili and creamy vegan cheese sauce. The ultimate heart-healthy comfort food!
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 1 hr 15 mins
Yield: 4 servings
2. Cook the potatoes whole in the microwave, wrapped in a damp paper towel for 3 minutes. If you prefer, they can be parboiled for about 5 minutes (slice them first). Precooking is important or they will come out chewy and less crisp.
3. Once the potatoes are precooked and cooled, slice to the thickness that you prefer. Peeling the potatoes is optional. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and a little salt. Place in the oven or air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes. Flip halfway through.
Vegan Cheese Sauce
1. In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Place potatoes, carrots, and onion in the pot and cook until veggies are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
2. When the veggies are finished, drain and place in a blender. NOTE: reserve 1 cup of the broth, and add to blender. Add the remaining cheese sauce ingredients, and blend until smooth.
3. Makes approximately 1 quart and can be stored in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Vegan Chili
1. In sauce pan, saute diced onions until caramelized in 3 Tbsp of the veggie broth. Add veggie broth 1 Tbsp at a time as needed.
2. Add the remaining chili ingredients and simmer for approximately 5 minutes. NOTE: Bulgur does need to be precooked. Bulgur is a whole wheat grain that is cooked exactly like rice in about 15 minutes (follow package directions). Bulgur adds a ground beef texture.
Chili Cheese Fries
1. Start with the crispy fries then spoon the chili over the top and finish by drizzling with cheese sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
1. The cheese sauce can also be used as a nacho cheese dip, for mac-n-cheese, as a topping for steamed broccoli, or any recipe that needs a creamy, cheesy sauce.
2. For even more flavor you can top your chili cheese fries with diced green onions.
3. I like to make a big batch of bulgur in my rice steamer and store in the freezer to use in recipes like tacos, stews, chili beans, etc.
