31 Vegetarian Potato Recipes to Make a Meal Out of
Need some inspiration for what to do with potatoes? Want to make them the star of the show and not just a side dish? We’ve got you covered! This collection of vegetarian potato based meals has something for everyone. From hearty comfort foods, smaller plates, soups and curries, tacos and even pasta dishes, the humble potato can be made to shine in a variety of different cuisines.
This is a carb lovers dream, right here. I compiled this list after receiving a gigantic order of farm fresh potatoes which I am hoping will help see me through this fateful summer of 2020.
Potatoes keep well, they are filling and reasonably nutritious, they are versatile and I love them. They are gluten free, so goodness knows if I woke up one day with a gluten intolerance, they’d be my new go-to comfort food staple once I mourned the loss of pasta.
Like my other favorite humble staple, the lentil, potatoes can work themselves into many different types of cuisine. We have tacos, curries, bakes and casseroles. We have baked potatoes with topping ideas for every mood.
So dive in, get bookmarking and pinning, and enjoy!
Vegetarian Potato Recipes
Need some inspiration for what to do with potatoes? We've got you covered! This collection of vegetarian potato based meals has something for everyone. From hearty comfort foods, smaller plates, soups and curries, tacos and even pasta dishes, the humble potato can be made to shine in a variety of different cuisines.
Hearty Bakes and Bowls
Taters doing what they do best... hearty comfort food! These dinners are filling, economical and warming.
Spaghetti Genovese with Avocado Pesto
Potatoes with pasta? Yes, yes and yes again! If you love carbs, you will adore this recipe for Spaghetti Genovese with a superfood twist - avocado pesto adds an amazing creaminess and richness to this Italian classic!
Crispy potato and halloumi bake
From Delicious Magazine - tried and loved here at Veggie HQ!
Crispy baked new potatoes are mixed with a homemade chilli tomato sauce then topped with halloumi cheese before grilling until golden.
Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potato Casserole
From Kelly at Trial and Eater.
You know what's even easier than a baked potato? A baked potato casserole! This broccoli and cheese baked potato casserole is a super easy dinner with just 5 ingredients plus spices!
Kale and Mushroom Stroganoff over Crispy Roasted Potatoes
From Rachel Hartley Nutrition.
Traditionally, stroganoff is served over egg noodles, but Rachel thought it would be fun to serve it over crispy roasted potatoes. We could not agree more!
Homity Pie
From Michelle at Greedy Gourmet.
Learn how to make a homity pie, a classic British pie recipe. It is a shortcrust pastry pie crammed with potato and cheese.
How To Make Potato Gnocchi
From Olivia's Cuisine.
Do you love gnocchi, but are terrified to try to make your own? Take a deep breath and keep reading ’cause Olivia is gonna show you that making gnocchi is easy.
Bubble & Squeak
From Melanie at A Virtual Vegan.
Oven baked and oil-free Bubble & Squeak. Cook it from scratch with only 4 healthy ingredients, or just make the mashed potatoes & add any leftover veggies that you happen to have instead. Cook it in a casserole or shape it into patties. It’s so flexible, super quick & easy!
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole
From Janine at This Mom's Confessions.
A rich and hearty potato slow cooker casserole dish. The ultimate in easy winter comfort food meals!
Vegan Potato Dumplings with Mushroom-Sauce
From Jasmin at VeEatBake.
Vegan potato dumplings with marjoram and a creamy herbal mushroom sauce. A healthy meal that’s perfect for a quick and healthy dinner or as a delicious side dish for Christmas, Thanksgiving or other holidays.
Pasta e patate
From Katia at The Clever Meal.
What to make when you’ve got nothing in the fridge? This creamy and utterly delicious potato pasta is your go-to recipe. It calls for a few humble and budget-friendly ingredients, it takes less than 20 minutes of prep time and $1 per serving.
Cauliflower Cheese Pie with Hashbrown Potato Base
From Courtney at Love & Good Stuff:
Crispy hashbrown potato crust filled with a comforting mix of cauliflower, spinach, and warm melted cheese – cauliflower cheese pie is vegetarian comfort food at its finest.
Finger Foods & Smaller Bites
These recipes work great as lighter lunches or dinners, including some ideas for grab-and-go eating for a bigger group.
Cheese & Onion Rolls
Puff pastry squares or rectangles that are filled with a potato, cheese and onion filling. Yes, you read that right. We stuff cheesy mashed potatoes into pastry. Double carbs for the win!
Mashed Potato Tacos
A homemade, oven baked spin on Tacos de Papa! Spiced mashed potatoes make a flavorful, economical taco filling alongside crispy fresh red cabbage slaw and tangy feta cheese. Oven baked instead of fried, these crispy mashed potato tacos are a fun and easy dinner that the whole family will agree on for Taco Tuesday.
Greek Yogurt Potato Salad
This healthy Greek yogurt potato salad is more than a side dish! I love to serve it still warm as a light lunch. Throw it on top of some fresh greens to round out the meal.
Spanish Tortilla Recipe
From Shadi at Unicorns in the Kitchen.
This Spanish tortilla recipe is a classic. Also known as tortilla Española, this easy Spanish potato omelette is so easy yet very satisfying. You’re only four ingredients and a skillet away from one of the most popular Spanish dishes!
Potato Pizza with Sauteed Onions
From Maria at She Loves Biscotti.
This Potato Pizza recipe is a modern twist of Rome’s Pizza con Patate. Parboiled potatoes are combined with sauteed onions, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh tomatoes. You’ve never tasted anything so delicious!
Posh Egg and Chips
Poached eggs atop homemade parmesan garlic fries. A fancy twist on a British cafe classic, and one of my first ever posts on the blog. (Cringe!)
Potato Pesto Tart
From Olive Magazine.
Super simple vegetarian pesto and potato tart. This family-friendly recipe uses ready-rolled pastry, so you'll have dinner on the table in no time.
Russian Pan-Fried Potatoes with Wild Mushrooms
From Elena at Happy Kitchen Rocks.
Russian pan-fried potatoes with wild mushrooms, onions, garlic and herbs are super flavorful, hearty and comforting. This easy step-by-step recipe only takes 30 minutes to make!
Crispy Potato Tacos w/ Black Beans & Slaw
From Rosa at This Healthy Kitchen
Feast your eyes on these gorgeous, flavourful, seriously mouth watering potato tacos! Crispy, delicious potatoes, combined with hearty black beans and a fresh, creamy slaw equals taco perfection!
Healthy Potato Nachos
These healthy potato nachos are incredibly tasty. Packed with veggies, beans and arugula on top, they are filling and nutritious enough to make a meal out of.
Epic Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are one of my favorite lunches or small dinners. Bake them, microwave them if you must, or even air fry them - and then top them to perfection. Here are some ideas...
Vegetarian Taco Baked Potato
Baked potatoes stuffed with a vegetarian lentil taco filling and all your favorite toppings! A healthy, fun meal that the entire family will love. Canned lentils make for a fast and easy vegetarian baked potato filling which brings lots of protein to the table.
Spanakopita Stuffed Potatoes
From Karen at Healthy Gluten Free Family.
An easy and unbelievably delicious Gluten-Free, Grain-Free and Vegetarian meal or side dish. So creamy and decadent tasting without any butter, heavy cream or milk! Perfect dish to make ahead and heat up for dinner on a busy day.
Cheesy Leek Baked Potatoes
From Jane at Little Sugar Snaps.
These Rarebit Style Cheesy Leek Baked Potatoes are ultimate comfort food. They are easy to make, full of punchy flavors, and freezable.
Baked Potato With Halloumi And Houmous
From @Foodbites via The Feed Feed
Baked potatoes are the perfect base for pretty much any topping… Veggie HQ's all-time favorite cheese is no exception!
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Baked Potatoes Recipe
By Morgan Eisenberg on Serious Eats.
Potato chips with spinach and artichoke dip is quintessential party food, but swap out the chips for baked potatoes, and suddenly the combination is perfect for a weekday dinner.
Curries, Soups & Stews
Potatoes pop up often in curries, where they pair up beautifully in rich, spiced sauces. They're also the perfect base for naturally creamy, velvety soup. If you need a bowl of warming goodness, potatoes are your friend.
Potato Soup with Black Olives and Truffle Oil
By Debbie Major, in Sainsbury's Magazine.
Our all-time favorite soup here at Veggie HQ, the truffle oil and black olive topping elevates an otherwise humble potato soup to perfection. We often leave out the cream and don't feel as though it suffers for it.
Slow Cooker Potato and Chickpea Tikka Masala
From Laura at The Recipe Well.
This is a comforting vegan dish to enjoy as the weather gets cooler. Potato, chickpeas, green peas and bell peppers slow cook in a tomato-based sauce along with a warming spice mix. Blended cashews give the sauce a dreamy creamy texture. This vegan tikka masala is an easy, healthy meal that you’ll want to make again and again.
Slow Cooker Saag Aloo
This homemade saag aloo is super easy to make in the slow cooker, and this recipe uses a special method to add extra depth of flavor with no additional effort. Saag aloo is a healthy and economical vegan dish, and an essential part of any Indian meal!
Loaded vegan baked potato soup
From Cadry's Kitchen.
This hearty & warming vegan baked potato soup is piled high with seitan bacon, non-dairy cheese, and green onions. When the weather outside is frightful, this cozy soup will keep the chills away.
Potato and Lentil Dahl with Spinach & Raisins
From Sophie & Paul at Vegan on Board.
- This potato and lentil dahl is a quick one pot meal. Ready in 25 mins on the stove or just 15 mins if you use a pressure cooker. It’s simple, spicy and nourishing!