Description
Crispy Vegan Potato Kugel is a comforting dish that offers a golden-brown crunch, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil (Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute)
- 2 medium Yellow Onions (Can substitute with shallots for a milder taste)
- 8 medium Russet or Idaho Potatoes (Yukon Gold can be used for extra creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Ground Flax or Potato Starch (Serves as a binder in this eggless recipe)
- 1 teaspoon Fine Ground Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika (Smoked paprika can provide a deeper flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup Chopped Jalapeños or Cayenne Pepper (For a spicy kick)
- 1 cup Grated Carrots or Zucchini (Enhance nutrition and flavor)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Dill or Parsley) (For added freshness)
- 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast (For a cheesy flavor without dairy)
- 1 teaspoon Curry Powder (For an exotic twist)
- 1 cup Shredded Apples or Cinnamon (For a hint of sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F and pour ¼ cup of olive oil into a 9×13 baking dish; let the dish heat up in the oven for that perfect crispy crust.
- Shred the veggies: While the oven warms, shred your yellow onions and clean then quarter the unpeeled Russet or Idaho potatoes.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded potatoes and onions, ensuring to capture all the delicious juices.
- Mix additives: Toss in the ground flax or potato starch along with sweet paprika, fine sea salt, and ground black pepper.
- Transfer and drizzle: Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven, pour in the potato mixture, and drizzle with any remaining olive oil.
- Bake to perfection: Lower your oven temperature to 350°F and bake the kugel for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Rest before serving: Let the kugel rest for a few minutes after baking, then slice into squares and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Crispy Vegan Potato Kugel, Vegan Kugel, Potato Dish, Comfort Food