Vegan Smiley Face Potatoes
Turn mealtime into a delightful experience with these Vegan Smiley Face Potatoes, a plant-based twist on a nostalgic favorite! Made with wholesome russet potatoes and seasoned with flavorful spices like garlic powder, paprika, and nutritional yeast, these crispy potato faces are baked to golden perfection, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried snacks. The recipe is entirely dairy-free and egg-free, yet delivers a satisfying crunch with a fluffy interior. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these smiley face potatoes are as fun to make as they are to eat—plus, you only need 30 minutes of cook time! Serve them warm with your favorite vegan dipping sauce for a playful appetizer, snack, or side dish that will brighten up any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Peel and chop the russet potatoes into evenly sized cubes to ensure they cook evenly.
Boil the potato cubes in a large pot of salted water for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and let them cool slightly.
Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and mash them until smooth. You can use a potato masher or a fork.
Add cornstarch, olive oil, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to combine and form a dough-like consistency.
Take a small portion of the potato mixture (about a tablespoon) and roll it into a ball. Flatten the ball into a disc about 1/2 inch thick, using your hands.
Using a straw, poke two holes for eyes in each disc. Use a small spoon or your fingers to carve out a small smile below the eyes.
Repeat the process until all the potato mixture is used and you have several smiley faces.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the smiley face potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the smiley faces are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy your vegan smiley face potatoes with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2469 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.4 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 4066 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
