Vegan Smiley Face Potatoes
Transform your mealtime into a fun and flavorful experience with these Vegan Smiley Face Potatoes! This playful, plant-based take on the classic comfort food combines creamy mashed russet potatoes with a blend of nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and paprika for a savory, mildly cheesy flavor. Shaped into adorable smiley faces, they’re baked to golden perfection for a crispy exterior and fluffy center—completely oil-free and guilt-free. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these oven-baked treats are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Serve them as a snack, side dish, or appetizer with your favorite vegan dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing recipe that's both wholesome and nostalgic. Ready in under an hour, these smiley faces make every bite a reason to smile!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Peel and chop the russet potatoes into evenly sized cubes to ensure they cook evenly.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and let them cool slightly.
Step 4
Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and mash them until smooth. You can use a potato masher or a fork.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Repeat the process until all the potato mixture is used and you have several smiley faces.
Step 9
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 10
Arrange the smiley face potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the smiley faces are golden brown and crispy.
Step 12
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Step 13
Enjoy your vegan smiley face potatoes with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (762.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1059.7 |
| Total Fat 28.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2468.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 181.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.2g | |
| Protein 24.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 126.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4066.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories