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Ultimate Loaded Vegan Chili-Cheese Fries

Ultimate Loaded Vegan Chili-Cheese Fries

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Behold the ultimate comfort food feast! We're talking a mountain of crispy, golden fries, piled high with our rich and savory lentil chili, and then generously smothered in a creamy, dairy-free cheese sauce. Topped with fresh jalapeños, red onion, and cilantro, this is next-level indulgence you can feel good about.

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Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Yields

2 large, very generous servings

Ingredients

  • For the Crispy Air-Fryer Fries:
  • 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), washed and cut into 1/4-inch fries
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tsp olive oil (for extra crispiness)
  • For the Hearty Lentil Chili:
  • 1/2 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • For the Potato-Carrot "Cheeze" Sauce:
  • 1 cup peeled and diced potato (about 1 medium potato)
  • 1/2 cup peeled and diced carrot (about 1 large carrot)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • Pinch of smoked paprika
  • 3-4 tbsp water from boiling the vegetables
  • Optional: 1 tbsp neutral oil or tahini for extra richness
  • For Topping:
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fries: Preheat your Air-Fryer 360 to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, toss the cut potatoes with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional olive oil until evenly coated.
  2. Cook the Fries: Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Start the Chili: While the fries are cooking, heat a saucepan over medium heat on your Empava induction cooktop. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Simmer the Chili: Add the rinsed lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and soy sauce to the saucepan. Stir to combine, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  5. Prepare the "Cheeze" Sauce: In a small pot, cover the diced potatoes and carrots with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until very fork-tender. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  6. Blend the "Cheeze" Sauce: Transfer the cooked potatoes and carrots to a high-speed blender. Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, optional oil/tahini, and 3 tablespoons of the reserved cooking water. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. Add more reserved water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
  7. Assemble: Divide the crispy fries between two large bowls. Generously ladle the lentil chili over the fries, followed by a heavy drizzle of the "cheeze" sauce.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Top with diced red onion, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Additional Information

Nutrition Facts (Summary)

Calories

715

Fat

12g (15% of Calories)

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

1150mg

Carbohydrates

125g (70% of Calories)

Dietary Fiber

28g

Total Sugars

15g

Protein

32g (15% of Calories)

Vitamin A

250% DV

Vitamin C

80% DV

Vitamin D

0% DV

Vitamin E

15% DV

Vitamin K

45% DV

Thiamin (B1)

70% DV

Riboflavin (B2)

45% DV

Niacin (B3)

60% DV

Pantothenic Acid (B5)

50% DV

Vitamin B6

110% DV

Biotin (B7)

25% DV

Folate (B9)

120% DV

Cobalamin (B12)

150% DV

Calcium

20% DV

Copper

80% DV

Iron

60% DV

Magnesium

45% DV

Phosphorus

70% DV

Potassium

55% DV

Selenium

30% DV

Zinc

40% DV

Chef's Notes

This recipe is designed to be a "banger" for our YouTube channel, focusing on visual appeal and popular comfort food flavours.
The use of oil is minimal and optional, aligning with our oil-conscious guidelines. The primary reason for its inclusion would be to achieve an extra level of crispiness on the potatoes for the camera.

Assumptions:
Nutritional information is an estimate based on standard ingredient values and may vary. Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Fortified nutritional yeast is assumed for Vitamin B12 content.

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