30 Amazing Vegan Potato Recipes
There are many reasons to love potatoes. They are cheap, available year-round, and can be found in nearly any grocery store. Potatoes are versatile with so many ways to prepare them, and this list of 30 amazing Vegan Potato Recipes contains some of my favorite potato recipes ever!
In my opinion, potatoes should be a nutritional food group all their own. I love them just about any way they can be made–boiled, baked, steamed, grilled, mashed, air-fried, sauteed, and any other way you can think of. We love crispy air fryer baked potatoes, roasted oil-free potatoes, plant-based potato salad, dairy-free mashed potatoes, vegan loaded baked potatoes, and more!
Reasons you will love these recipes
- Comfort Food Made Healthy: These oil-free vegan potato recipes offer all the cozy, satisfying flavors you love without any added oils, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
- Versatile and Flavorful: From crispy fries to creamy mashed potatoes, these recipes highlight the versatility of potatoes in a variety of delicious ways.
- Easy and Budget-Friendly: Potatoes are affordable and simple to prepare, making these recipes perfect for quick, family-friendly meals.
- Crowd-Pleasing Options: Whether it’s a hearty main dish or a savory side, these recipes are sure to be a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike!
Nutrition in potatoes
Sometimes potatoes get a bad rap because some people say they are not healthy. Turns out, that’s completely false.
Potatoes are a nutrient-rich food, packed with fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, making them great for digestion, heart health, and immune support. They’re naturally low in fat and calories, providing energy and essential nutrients in every bite.
The Bottom Line
Vegan potato recipes are a fantastic addition to any meal plan, offering versatility, nutrition, and delightful flavors. Whether you’re in the mood for homemade oil-free breakfast potatoes, dairy-free cheesy mashed potatoes, or a vegan hash brown casserole, these plant-based dishes can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs.
Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, potatoes are not only delicious but also a healthy choice for meals and snacks. Embrace the endless possibilities of vegan potato recipes and enjoy the comfort and satisfaction they bring to your table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heck yes! Potatoes are a plant food and contain absolutely no animal products or protein, so they are a perfect food to include in a vegan or plant-based diet.
To keep potatoes healthy, skip frying and opt for baking, roasting, or steaming. Pair them with flavorful spices, fresh herbs, and plant-based sauces instead of butter or oils for delicious, wholesome dishes.
Potatoes can be part of a weight-loss-friendly diet when prepared without oil or heavy toppings. Potatoes are not the problem; it’s what we put on them. Their fiber content helps keep you full, and they’re naturally low in calories, making them a satisfying, nutrient-dense food.
Yes, potato skins are edible and packed with nutrients like fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Be sure to wash them thoroughly, and enjoy them roasted, baked, or in soups for added texture and flavor.
Just about everything! Seriously though, potatoes pair well with so many other foods such as healthy salads, grain dishes like these veggie poke bowls, veggies like corn and peas, legumes like beans and lentils, and so much more.
Healthy Vegan Potato Recipes
Fasten your seatbelts for the potato ride of your life! These amazing vegan potato recipes are going to rock your world. Seriously!
Making baked potatoes in an air fryer is so simple!! The best part is that they come out perfectly light and flakey on the inside with extra crispy skin on the outside.
Sometime back, we were having Sunday brunch at my sister’s house after church, and I needed to come up with a healthy version of a vegan breakfast casserole to take. This is the amazing hash brown casserole that ended up happening in my kitchen!
The perfect side dish for any meal, these Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots are completely oil-free and can be cooked in either your oven or air fryer.
Creamy cheezy and amazingly delicious Vegan Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal, especially for Thanksgiving and the holidays.
Delicious, healthy baked potatoes stuffed and seasoned with your favorite taco toppings! It’s time for a fiesta!
There’s nothing more warm and comforting than creamy garlic mashed potatoes, and if they are served with brown gravy they’re even better!
This vegan potato salad is excellent for family gatherings and picnics. No one will ever realize it’s a low-fat, healthier version. I promise, if my family can’t tell, yours won’t either.
Hands down, this vegan potato recipe is the best you’ll ever try. Even people who aren’t vegan love these!
Oil-free air fryer French fries are so delicious because they come out perfectly crispy and golden without the extra grease, letting the natural potato flavor shine through. They’re also good for you, offering a healthier alternative to traditional fries by cutting down on calories and unhealthy fats.
I believe my love of creamy potato soup developed in childhood. It’s deep-rooted comfort food for me. Even now, it doesn’t have to be cold outside. We eat the vegan potato soup recipe year-round.
These air-fried potato wedges make a perfect side dish because they are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. They are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and deliciously healthy!
These easy breakfast potatoes make a savory and hearty breakfast that the entire family will enjoy and even be begging for more!
Hash browns are one of my favorite breakfasts! One thing I really love is making them in a waffle iron because it cooks both sides at one time. No flipping required!
Thought you couldn’t eat potato chips on a healthy plant-based eating plan? Me too, but thankfully we were wrong! These healthy homemade potato chips are easy and delicious!
Fluffy and moist sweet potato batter swirled with apple sauce, raisins and cinnamon makes a dozen muffins that are packed with beta carotene and fiber. These vegan Sweet Potato Muffins are a welcome addition to any breakfast! Make ahead of time and freeze for quick breakfasts on the go!
These cheesy vegan mashed potatoes are going to rock your world. They are warm, creamy, healthy, and amazingly delicious. Serve them for any meal of the day, and they will be a huge hit with everyone!
Dessert, snack, or whatever you want to call it, these chocolatey stuffed sweet potatoes made with bananas, peanut butter, cocoa, and walnuts are going to rock your world!
This naturally sweet vegan sweet potato soup is bursting with flavor! It’s smooth and creamy and has chunks of soft sweet potato flavored with rich smoked paprika.
This mouth-watering vegan shepherd’s pie is packed with chunky vegetables, savory sauce, and fluffy mashed potatoes. Believe me, it’s going to be a hit!
Vegan Chili Cheese Fries are plant-strongly amazing! Crispy oil-free fries, topped with layers of tangy spicy chili and creamy vegan cheese sauce. The ultimate heart-healthy comfort food!
If you need a fast, easy, filling breakfast that will hold you for hours, look no further! In only 10-minutes, you’ve got an ultimate waffle potato. Or any meal really.
This Sweet Potato Cheese Sauce is packed with wholesome ingredients, amazingly delicious, and diabetes-friendly. Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and dairy-free.
Vegan African Sweet Potato Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes is one of my personal favorite recipes of all time! We make it regularly. The flavors are simply amazing, like a party in your mouth. If you only try one vegetable soup recipe, let this be the one.
This Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of the year. It’s made with whole food plant-based ingredients and sweetened perfectly with pure maple syrup or date paste.
Just what you need for cakes, cupcakes, and more! This easy sugar-free vegan frosting can be made with only a handful of wholesome ingredients and absolutely zero sugar.
When I first switched over to a healthy plant-based lifestyle back in 2013, one thing that I really missed was CHEESE. Cheese for pizza, tacos, baked potatoes, lasagna, and so much more. That’s why I came up with this amazing best vegan cheese sauce recipe ever!
This Vegan Nacho Cheese is incredible as a dip for baked chips as well as on fries, baked potatoes, and pizza. For healthy burritos and quesadillas, it can't be beaten! Make it with cashews or white beans.
The vibrantly beautiful and nutritious Okinawan sweet potato is loaded with antioxidants, phytonutrients, and health-promoting fiber. It is touted as one of the reasons Okinawans are living active disease-free lives past the age of 100.
When I don’t have time to do a lot of cooking, or I’m just not in the mood to be in the kitchen long, one of my favorite go-to meals is vegan baked potatoes with toppings like beans, noodles, vegetables, and so much more!
This simple Curried Sweet Potato Soup recipe can be prepared in about 20 minutes flat! It is adapted from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
More Healthy Vegetable Recipes
I hope you enjoyed browsing this list of healthy vegan potato recipes and that it has inspired you to whip up some delicious new dishes for your menus. With their versatility and natural goodness, potatoes are perfect for creating satisfying plant-based meals!
About Terri Edwards
Hi guys! I am the content creator behind EatPlant-Based and a licensed Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. I am passionate about sharing healthy recipes and tips to empower others to get healthy. I’m so glad you’re here! Read More…
