Spicy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Written by
Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett has written five books about plant-based cooking and has developed hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes.
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Jolinda Hackett
Updated 10/11/19
Spicy scalloped potatoes

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  • Total: 75 mins
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 60 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
709 Calories
31g Fat
99g Carbs
13g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 servings
Amount per serving
Calories 709
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1164mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 99g 36%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Protein 13g
Calcium 133mg 10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

A dairy-free and egg-free recipe for rich, creamy vegan scalloped potatoes, with green chilies for a bit of a kick and nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, this is a healthier, cholesterol-free and reduced-fat version of a classic American side dish. If you like scalloped potatoes, this vegan version with green chilies and a cheese-like nutritional yeast sauce won't disappoint.

Ingredients

  • 4 -5 potatoes, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup vegan margarine
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies, drained
  • dash paprika, to taste (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Steps to Make It

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees.

  2. Lightly grease a casserole baking dish and spread the sliced potatoes in the dish.

  3. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the flour and vegan margarine over low heat until margarine is melted and combined with the flour.

  4. Add the boiling water, soy sauce, garlic, and onion powder and turmeric, stirring briskly for a few minutes, until sauce has thickened.

  5. Whisk in the oil and nutritional yeast, stirring until smooth, then stir in the chilies.

  6. Pour this sauce over the potatoes and gently stir to combine and coat the potatoes well.

  7. Sprinkle with a generous dash of salt and pepper, and paprika, if desired.

  8. Cover with foil or lid and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil or lid and bake uncovered for 30 more minutes, until the top layer of potatoes is golden brown.

  9. Sprinkle with additional salt, pepper, and paprika before serving, if desired.