Vegan Chili Cheese Fries

Vegan Chili Cheese Fries are a deliciously comforting dish featuring crispy fries topped with a rich and hearty chili and a creamy vegan cheese sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a fun snack, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings!

Ingredients

• Potato fries - 400 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chili beans (canned) - 400 grams
• Diced tomatoes (canned) - 200 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Nutritional yeast - 1/4 cup
• Cashew milk - 1/2 cup
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Toss the potato fries with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and spread them out on a baking sheet.
3. Bake the fries in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
4. While the fries are baking, heat a pan over medium heat and add a splash of water.
5. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the chili beans, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
7. In a separate saucepan, combine the nutritional yeast, cornstarch, cashew milk, and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a cheese sauce, about 5 minutes.
8. Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven and place them on a serving platter.
9. Top the fries with the chili mixture and drizzle the vegan cheese sauce over the top.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 80 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber from beans and potatoes, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in plant-based nutrients and vitamins from tomatoes and spices.

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