Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

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These Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes are a perfect, oil free vegan copycat of the Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes. Enjoy them as a tasty snack, or alongside your burritos, tacos, or tostadas.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Fat, Vegan

Keyword: cheesy potatoes, crispy potatoes, easy recipe, Fiesta Potatoes, Oil Free, potato bites, Potatoes, side dishes, Snacks, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 352kcal

Author: Teresa Sklenicka

Ingredients

Crispy Potatoes

1 ½ pounds russet potatoes peeled
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Cheese Sauce

1 cup raw cashews
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ to ¾ cup water
1 clove garlic
⅓ cup nutritional yeast
½ to 1 teaspoon hot sauce
rounded 1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Vegan Sour Cream

12.3 ounces lite firm silken tofu
½ cup raw cashews
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon citric acid

Garnish

2 green onions

Instructions

Crispy Potatoes

Dice the potatoes into approximately ¾ inch cubes and place them in a large pot of water.
Bring the pot of potatoes to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Do not over cook the potatoes, because they will cook more in the oven.
Drain the potatoes and transfer the to a large mixing bowl.
Mix the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the seasonings over the potatoes and stir to evenly coat the potatoes.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes at 375°F, turning them after 15 minutes.

Cheese Sauce

If you don't have a high speed blender like a Vitamix, soak the cashews overnight. Rinse and drain before using.
Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend on high until smooth.
This sauce thickens a bit when refrigerated. I small amount of water can be added if you need to thin it.

Sour Cream

If you don't have a high speed blender like a Vitamix, soak the cashews overnight. Rinse and drain before using.
Place the block of silken tofu in a pot of boiling water and boil gently for 3 minutes. This will remove any "beany" taste.
Drain the tofu and add it to a blender with the cashews and remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Taste to see if you want to add more lemon juice, vinegar, citric acid, or salt.

Assemble the Fiesta Potatoes

Divide potatoes into four separate small bowls or plates.
Top each with a drizzle of the cheese sauce, and a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with chopped green onions.

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