Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 5-6 potatoes ((Yukon Gold or Russet))
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • sea salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves of garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 green pepper (chopped)
  • 1 small/medium carrot (grated)
  • 5-6 medium fresh tomatoes (diced or use canned (20 oz))
  • 6 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
  • 4 cups cooked or canned beans ((e.g. kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, white beans, or 1 cup of each))
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar (or sub brown sugar or any other sweetener like maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt (or less if you use vegetable broth)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1-2 hot red chili peppers ((I used 1, my boyfriend prefers 2))
  • 2 tsp oil (or water for frying)
  • One batch vegan cheese sauce (or 7 oz store-bought vegan cheese)

Instruction

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into about 1/2 inch-wide sticks. (I used a crinkle cut knife).
  • Place potato sticks in a bowl, sprinkle sugar over them. Set aside until liquid is released from the potatoes (20-25 minutes).
  • After 15 minutes, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C) and line 1 large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Drain liquid from potatoes and dry them well with kitchen paper.
  • Coat fries with the seasonings. You can also use cooking spray on them to make them even crispier but they also turn out crispy without oil.
  • Spread the fries into a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for about 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through. You can also use an air fryer and it will take less time (about 25 minutes at 400 degrees F).
  • Meanwhile, start making the chili. In a large pan or pot over medium heat, add in the oil. Sauté the onion and pepper for about 3-4 minutes, add the garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix in the tomatoes and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add all remaining ingredients, increase the heat and simmer for about 30-40 until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the fries are ready and the chili is done, make this vegan cheese sauce (skip this step if you use store-bought vegan cheese).
  • Serve the fries on a plate, ladle some chili over them and top with a layer of cheese sauce (or vegan cheese of choice). Garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy immediately!