This amazing tasting Vegan Pinto Bean Chili Cheese Fries is easy to prepare with basic ingredients found in most pantries. Oven baked fries topped with  Pinto Bean Chili and Creamy Vegan Cheese Sauce, so hearty and flavorful.

Vegan Pinto Bean Chili Cheese Fries

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I first shared this recipe January 6, 2015, but of late I have noticed an increase traffic to it so I decided to revisit it and take new photos and after all, I love chili cheese fries. I’m planning to do another version as well.

This is the perfect comfort dish that can be served for lunch, weeknight dinner or supper. I love the fact that the fries are done in the oven and not deep fried. The chili and cheese sauce can be prepared ahead so all you would have to do is bake the fries and reheat the chili and cheese sauce.

To prepare this Vegan Chili Fries recipe, I scrubbed and cut potatoes into 1/4 inch matchstick sizes, I didn’t peel their skin since I used organic red potatoes. Potato skin is actually very nutritious.

After cutting potatoes, dry them with a towel and toss them with the seasonings.

Vegan Pinto Bean Chili Cheese Fries, seasoned fries in a bowl

I have read that the best potatoes for making fries are the Idaho potato due to the fact that they are higher in starch and lower in moisture. Here is a cool guide to potatoes.

I season the potatoes and lay on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 50 minutes depending on your oven it might take less time or longer so keep an eye on them.

Vegan Pinto Bean Chili Cheese Fries on Baking Sheet

While the fries are baking, I prepare the chili and the cheese sauce. Simple and delicious.

It is very kid friendly, I asked Daevyd to try it since I haven’t made it for such a long time and he ate my plate. He said it was excellent.

Vegan Pinto Bean Chili Cheese Fries- Fries topped with chili

Some of my other kid-friendly dishes are:

Vegan Pinto Bean Chili Cheese Fries

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Nutrition

(Per 100g)
  • Energy: 451 kcal / 1885 kJ
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Carbs: 66 g

Cook Time

  • Preparation: 15 min
  • Cooking: 50 min
  • Ready in: 1 h 5 min
  • For: 4 Servings

Ingredients

For The Fries

Cashew Cheese Sauce

Instructions

To Prepare Fries

  1. Preheat oven 400 degrees. Lightly oil and Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside. Scrub potatoes, rinse and pat dry using paper towels.
  2. Cut into sticks about 1/4 inch thick, toss in a large bowl with oil, tapioca starch, yeast flakes, paprika and sea salt.
  3. Place potatoes on baking sheet in a single layer and bake for about 50 minutes or until golden brown.

To Prepare Cashew Cheese Sauce

  1. Cook carrots in boiling water on medium heat in a small sauce, drain. Place soaked cashews in a blender or food processor along with carrots, water, yeast flakes, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Process until very smooth. Store in refrigerator for 3 days.

Notes

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Michelle Blackwood, RN

Hi, I’m Michelle, I’m the voice, content creator and photographer behind Healthier Steps. I share vegan and gluten-free recipes because of past health issues. My goal is to help you make healthier choices and show you how healthy eating is easy and delicious.