VEGAN CHILI CHEESE FRIES

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An American classic goes vegan. Shoestring fries, your favorite vegan chili, and a creamy faux cheese sauce will make you think you are eating greasy spoon grub, but there's nothing greasy about it. Get your forks ready!.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 28

25 ounces russet potatoes
¼ cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
½ cup hot vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup diced carrot
¼ cup diced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) can Mexican-style diced tomatoes with green chiles
canned black beans, drained
⅓ cup canned kidney beans, drained
⅓ cup canned white beans, drained
⅓ cup canned pinto beans, drained
½ tablespoon blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon New Mexico chili powder
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon smoked salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded vegan Cheddar-flavored cheese
¼ cup unsweetened soy milk, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vegan butter
¼ cup minced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
3 tablespoons minced cilantro

Steps:

  • Wash potatoes and remove any discoloration or eyes. Do not peel. Slice evenly into shoestring-style fries or use a French fry cutter. Put the fries into a large bowl and rinse with cool water until water runs clear. Cover fries with 1 inch of water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Place TVP in a bowl. Cover with hot vegetable broth.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic. Add the TVP and broth. Stir in tomatoes, drained beans, molasses, chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, smoked salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Drain the soaked potatoes and dry with a clean towel. Place them back in the bowl, drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss to coat.
  • Cook in the air fryer, untouched, for 18 minutes. Shake and cook for 6 minutes. Shake again and cook for another 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine vegan Cheddar, soy milk, and vegan butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 360W for 30 seconds. Stir and check the consistency. Add more soy milk and microwave for another 30 seconds, if needed. Stir briskly to create a creamy sauce.
  • Place the fries on a large platter. Top with chili. Pour the faux cheese sauce over the chili. Top with onion, jalapeno rings, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 14.5 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1245.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Ernestina Akey
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I loved the flavor of the chili and cheese sauce. The fries were crispy and perfect.


habiba akter
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These fries were delicious! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shanu Shaik
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Overall, I thought this recipe was okay. I would probably make it again, but I would make a few changes.


dale millington
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I thought the cheese sauce was a bit too thick, but the fries and chili were delicious.


Harley Hill
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The chili was a bit too salty for my taste, but the fries and cheese sauce were great.


Keith Garcia
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These fries were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Uriel Escamilla
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


abbasbaloch775 abbasbaloch
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I loved the flavor of the chili and cheese sauce. The fries were crispy and perfect.


Naima Caraale
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These fries were so easy to make and they were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Asser Elmeligy
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.


Gm Tanim
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The fries were a bit soggy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Arbee Cotton
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I found the chili to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Leandri Leroux
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The cheese sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the fries and chili were great.


Rupa Gurung
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fries turned out perfectly. The chili was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Gᴀᴍᴇʀ࿐. MEHEDI
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These were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Mengela Lovis
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I made these for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Biplove Magar
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These fries were amazing! The chili was flavorful and the cheese sauce was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alexander Leonov
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I've tried many vegan chili cheese fry recipes and this one is by far the best. The chili is packed with flavor and the cheese sauce is creamy and delicious. The fries are perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shukri Xiiyreey
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These vegan chili cheese fries were a hit! The fries were crispy and the chili was flavorful. The cheese sauce was the perfect topping. I would definitely make this again.