By Branston NPD team
Whether it’s for Veganuary or a long-term lifestyle choice, take a look at our tasty vegan-friendly recipes.
One of the most popular emerging lifestyle choices of the past few years has been vegan-friendly eating, with over 500,000 of us ditching dairy in an attempt to lead healthier lives.
Whether they’re baked or fried, diced or sliced, potatoes may be the ultimate comfort food and as well as being one of the most versatile vegan-friendly foods available, they are packed full of goodness.
Spuds are a fantastic source of many of your essential nutrients, including potassium, fibre and vitamin B, and are an easy and cost-effective way of reaching your daily intake without the need for expensive supplements.
Top 7 vegan potato recipe ideas
Even for meat-eaters, it’s easy to create delicious and filling main meals by using fresh vegetables with just the right combinations of flavour.
This Asian-inspired dish proves just how versatile potatoes can be. Perfectly spiced with hints of warming ginger and a subtle sweetness, this dish works well both as a side dish or the main meal.
Three is definitely the magic number when it comes to creating a classic side dish for your vegetarian feast. These chunky triple cooked chips really are thrice as nice!
3. Sweet potato & chestnut wellington
Packed with a deliciously savoury sweet potato and mushroom mixture, this wellington makes a stunning centrepiece for Sunday dinner or any special occasion. Pair it with our fabulous veggie gravy, made with a spoonful of cranberry sauce for a touch of sharp and sweet fruity flavour.
4. Vegan couscous salad with maple roasted sweet potatoes
Mix up this flavourful couscous salad for a simple lunch or as part of a mezze feast. Pair sweet and savoury roasted sweet potato with crunchy pecans and sharp pomegranate for the ultimate vegan sharing dish.
Use a clever ready-made hack to whip up this tasty vegan curry. Serve with fluffy rice, sweet mango chutney and a garlic naan bread for a filling supper you can make in minutes.
6. Parsnip & sweet potato fritters with a spicy green dip
Colourful, fresh and crunchy, these veggie fritters are perfect for entertaining. Once they’re golden brown, serve with our spicy green dip made with pickled jalapeño peppers and creamy Greek yogurt.
7. Dill & spinach sweet potato waffles
These easy, fluffy waffles make a delicious brunch dish and no one would ever guess that they were vegan. Top these sweet potato beauties with a dollop of crème fraîche, sour cream or yogurt.
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