Vegan Cheesy Potato Cakes

The Vegan Cheesy Potato Cakes are a great snack option, especially for vegans, since this recipe does not include any non-vegan components. The ingredients are not too many, and you can find them with ease. Vegans will definitely not feel guilty of consuming such a delicious snack. The total time you will need to make these Vegan Cheesy Potato Cakes is 35 minutes. Nutritional yeast is the ingredient we will be using for the core cheese flavor in this recipe. The outcome of following this version of the recipe is soft potato cakes with a light, crispy exterior. Have these for parties, events, gatherings, family dinners, or just for a delicious snack.

STATS:

• Prep time: Twenty minutes
• Cook duration: 15 minutes
• Total time: 35 minutes
• Course: Snack, Side Dish
• Number of calories: 180 kcal
• Diet: Vegan
• Cuisine: American-inspired
• Serving size: 2 potato cakes
• Serving: 3 servings

EQUIPMENT:

• Plate
• Spatula
• Non-stick frying pan
• Measuring spoons & cups
• Fork
• Mixing bowl (large)

INGREDIENTS:

• Half tsp garlic powder
• 2 cups mashed & boiled potatoes
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• Two tbsp vegan breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Quarter tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 2-3 tbsp plant-based milk
• ½ tsp onion powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

MASHED BOILED POTATOES:

• These are the main ingredients for this specific recipe. You will need to boil and then mash the potatoes to make these potato cakes. Potatoes make the recipe fulfilling. For making the cake shape, potatoes are useful in holding everything together. You may also utilize cauliflower (mashed) or sweet potatoes as alternatives.

NUTRITIONAL YEAST:

• This is the main source of cheese flavor in the potato cakes. You will not need to use any dairy cheese or even vegan cheese. This is a very usual component, especially in vegan recipes. Nutritional yeast has vitamins in it, and it is healthy. For an alternative, try the use of vegan cheese powder.

CORNSTRACH:

• We will be adding cornstarch since it is useful in shaping the cakes’ shape, and it keeps them together without breaking. Chickpea flour will also work fine in its place as a substitute.

VEGAN BREADCRUMBS:

• Breadcrumbs are useful as they will soak up an extra amount of water content from other products. These will also help in keeping the potato cakes together and provide a bit of a crunchy element. Crush some vegan crackers and use them as an alternative to this product.

GREEN ONIONS:

• Adding green onions will not provide a very strong onion taste; rather, the taste will be slight and decent. A nice color and a fresh feeling also come along with the addition of green onions. Chives are also an option to use for substitution.

OLIVE OIL:

• When cooking these potato cakes, we will need olive oil so that it makes the cakes brown and provides a nice taste to them. For an alternative, use any sort of neutral vegetable oil.

ONION & GARLIC POWDER:

• The savory taste comes along with the use of garlic and onion powder, and they do not include any moisture in the cakes.

PLANT-BASED MILK:

• This milk will help in making the round shapes of the potato cakes, as it will make the consistency of the mixture smooth enough. Water is also fine to use.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. After boiling and mashing the potatoes, place them in the large mixing bowl.
2. Include breadcrumbs, cornstarch, and nutritional yeast in it as well.
3. Then comes the addition of spices, salt, and green onions.
4. Combine all of the components completely.
5. You can then include plant-based milk gradually if the mix is dry.
6. After making the mix into the right consistency, start making round shapes.
7. Take the non-stick pan and put some olive oil in it.
8. Place it above a medium flame and start placing the potato cakes in the pan.
9. From each side of the potato cake, cook for about 4 minutes.
10. Whenever you turn over the cake, be careful in doing so.
11. After making all the potato cakes, rest for 2 minutes.
12. Now your cheesy potato cakes are ready for you to enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• These cheesy potato cakes will go fine along with some vegan mayo.
• A green salad will make the meal more fulfilling and healthy.
• You can easily make a vegan burger by placing these cakes inside the bun.
• Another idea can be pairing these cakes with some chili sauce.

TIPS:

• Do not mix the hot boiled potatoes; they need cooling before combining them in the mixture.
• Mixing the mixture for the cakes too much will not maintain the right texture.
• Medium flame is the limit for cooking these cakes.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• 4 days will be the maximum time you can keep these potato cakes inside a tight box.

FREEZER:

• You can place the cooked or uncooked ones in one layer only for about a month.

FAQs:

How can I omit gluten from this recipe?

• To skip the use of gluten, you will need to use vegan breadcrumbs with no gluten in them.

What to include if I like my snacks spicy?

• To include spice in these cheesy potato cakes, use chili flakes.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fat: 6 g

Sodium: 420 grams

Calcium: 60 g

Iron: 2 g

Potassium: 450 grams

Vitamin A: 250 IU

Calories: 180 kcal

Net carbs: 22 g

Total carbs: 25 grams

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 5 grams