35 Palate-Pleasing Vegan Potato Recipes (2024)

While they sometimes get a bad rap, this starchy vegetable is budget-friendly and easy to prepare in endless ways. And according to UC Davis Health, potatoes are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Plus when included in meals, they make us feel fuller longer.

The key is choosing the right ways to prepare them. So skip the fast-food fries and enjoy your spuds in healthier ways like the ones in this collection of vegan potato recipes.

Why you'll love these vegan potato recipes

• They are delicious and easy to prepare.
• They feature many different varieties of potatoes including yellow potatoes, red potatoes, and russet potatoes.
• They include soups, salads, main dishes, and side dishes for multiple ways to enjoy these starchy tubers.

Can you eat potatoes as a vegan?

Absolutely! Potatoes are a fantastic ingredient to include in your plant-based meals. And they are a healthy staple of a vegan Mediterranean diet.

How many types of potatoes are there?

According to Potatoes USA, there are over 200 types of potatoes available in the United States. These can be classified into 7 categories: russet, red, white, yellow, blue/purple, fingerling, and petite.

What type of potato is a new potato?

A new potato, also called a baby potato, is a potato that is harvested before reaching full size. They tend to have thinner skin with a waxy texture and a sweeter flavor.

What is the best way to store potatoes?

Store potatoes in a cool, dry area of your kitchen, like a counter or pantry. Do not refrigerate uncooked potatoes. Keep them in a basket, box, or paper bag rather than a plastic bag. And do not store them next to onions, bananas, or apples because they will spoil faster.

Creamy Vegan Potato Corn Chowder is easy to make in an Instant Pot or on the stove. Yellow potatoes like Yukon gold are ideal in this recipe. And you don't need to peel them, making this soup quick to prepare.

Chunky Vegan Vegetable Soup is a versatile recipe, perfect for using up any leftover veggies you have in your refrigerator. Yellow, red, or white potatoes work well here.

Greek-inspired Chickpea Potato Soup is loaded with lemony flavor. Yellow potatoes work best in this 10-ingredient soup, and whether you peel them or keep the skin on is up to you.

Baked Potato Soup from Dianne's Vegan Kitchen is a wonderful way to enjoy russet potatoes. Serve it with your favorite toppings such as tempeh bacon, non-dairy cheese shreds, and fresh chives.

Red Lentil Potato Soup is hearty and filling. While I generally use yellow potatoes in this easy one-pot meal, whatever variety you have on hand will work.

You won't miss the dairy in this creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup. Use yellow potatoes for the smoothest texture.

Red, yellow, or white potatoes are the perfect addition to this Instant Pot Potato Lentil Soup. Once you try it, you'll never buy canned lentil soup again!

Green Bean Potato Salad from A Virtual Vegan features a lemon Dijon vinaigrette, tangy capers, and sweet red bell peppers. Use fingerling or new potatoes for best results.

Made with baby red potatoes, olive oil, lemon, oregano, this mayo-free Greek Potato Salad is loaded with flavor.

Creamy Potato Salad with Dill and Peas from The Vegan Larder is the perfect way to enjoy new potatoes.

Italian Potato Salad from The Bella Vita combines green beans, red onions, and oregano in a classic olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Try it with yellow potatoes, red potatoes, or fingerling potatoes.

If you enjoy the flavors of mustard and vinegar, this Vegan German Potato Salad from Balance With Jess made with red potatoes is a must.

This creamy Vegan Potato Salad with Rosemary from My Quiet Kitchen is loaded with lemony flavor. Made with yellow potatoes, it features an oil-free mayo dressing, green beans, and vegan bacon bits.

If you enjoy Greek flavors, you'll love Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Chickpeas. Yellow potatoes are the perfect choice for this one-dish meal.

Looking at this Vegan Mac and Cheese Without Cashews, you may not guess it contains tubers. But yellow potatoes are the key to the creamy, cheesy sauce!

It simply wouldn't be a Vegan Shepherd's Pie without the creamy mashed potato topping! This recipe from Sunny Little Kitchen works with any type of potato you have on hand.

Vegan Curry Grill Packets star an incredibly flavorful mixture of russet potatoes, cauliflower, and chickpeas. Cook them outside on a barbecue grill or indoors in the oven.

Vegan Irish Stew from Health My Lifestyle is a hearty one-pot meal made with gold potatoes, mushrooms, and peas.

Soyrizo Potato Tacos are easy to make with white, red, or yellow potatoes. Seasoned and roasted or air fried, they are the perfect complement to store-bought spicy vegan chorizo.

Yellow potatoes and summer squash are perfectly paired in this rustic Italian Zucchini Stew with Potatoes.

Vegan Potato Casserole from Keeping the Peas is cozy and comforting. It features creamy yellow potatoes, cauliflower, and spinach topped with breadcrumbs.

The real star of these Chickpea Bowls is the yellow potato wedges seasoned with lemon pepper and paprika and baked on a sheet pan in the oven. They cook alongside garlic and dill garbanzo beans and your green vegetable of choice, making this an easy complete meal.

If you're looking for a flavorful and budget-friendly one-pot meal, you can't go wrong with a Cauliflower Chickpea Curry featuring tender red potatoes.

We can't talk about sides without mentioning the classic french fry. This healthier Air Fryer Hand Cut Fries recipe features skin-on russet potatoes and a homemade seasoned salt blend.

You may have had smashed potatoes before, but this recipe from Rainbow Plant Life takes them to another level. Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Ginger-Tahini Dressing works best with petite yellow or red potatoes.

Classic mashed potatoes are even simpler to prepare when you make No Drain Vegan Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. They are wonderfully creamy and buttery with yellow potatoes.

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes from Plant Based on a Budget features thinly sliced russet potatoes in a creamy dairy-free sauce.

It's easy to turn fingerling potatoes into mouthwatering Air Fryer Potato Wedges. And don't forget the cheesy sauce for drizzling.

Learn how to make the crispiest Vegan Latkes with this recipe from Short Girl Tall Order. These potato pancakes made with russet potatoes are perfect for holiday celebrations.

White Wine Roasted Vegetables feature yellow potatoes with a medley of your favorite vegetables along with rosemary and garlic.

Spanish Patatas Bravas from Veggies Don't Bite are made with russet potatoes in a crispy cornmeal coating and served with a spicy paprika sauce.

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes are a Mediterranean twist on the classic comfort food side dish. They're made with yellow potatoes, garlic, and olive oil.

Vegan Twice Baked Potatoes from The Hidden Veggies feature perfectly baked russet potatoes loaded with vegan cheese, sour cream, and bacon bits.

Grilled Potatoes without Foil are made with small yellow, red, or white potatoes tossed in a delightful lemon herb sauce.

Air Fryer Home Fries are inspired by the diner classic and feature perfectly seasoned russet potatoes. They're delicious with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.