Creamy vegan Potatoes Del Monico made with a rich dairy-free cheese sauce. An easy comfort food side dish everyone will love.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Serves: 6
🧺 Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes, diced and parboiled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
- ½ cup raw cashews (soaked 2 hours)
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup vegan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
Firstly, preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Next, blend soaked cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, mustard, and seasonings until smooth.
Then, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add potatoes and stir gently.
After that, pour cheese sauce over potatoes and mix evenly.
Finally, bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish and serve warm.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Extra Cheesy: Add vegan mozzarella or cheddar shreds.
- Oil-Free: Sauté with veggie broth instead of oil.
- Spicy Twist: Add chili flakes or jalapeño.
- Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free.
- Crunchy Top: Sprinkle breadcrumbs or crushed crackers before baking.
🌿 Benefits of Vegan Potatoes Del Monico
Firstly, potatoes provide potassium and energy-boosting carbs.
Secondly, cashews add healthy fats and creaminess.
Moreover, nutritional yeast supplies B-vitamins.
In addition, it’s cholesterol-free and dairy-free.
As a result, you enjoy comfort food with better nutrition.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Firstly, skip mustard and paprika.
- Then, add mild vegan cheese.
- Next, dice potatoes smaller for easy bites.
- Finally, serve with ketchup or dairy-free ranch.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
