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12 Plant-Based Spicy Potato Recipes

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Pairing spicy flavors with potatoes is a great idea as the starchiness of the taters will help diffuse the fiery seasonings. From burgers to dumplings to chili, this list will show you why this combination is a match made in heaven. Enjoy!

1. Spicy Potatoes with Coconut Milk and Lentils

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It is important to make sure you’re getting all nutrients as a part of a balanced diet. Including warm flavors such as turmeric and curry, with filling starches like potatoes and protein from the lentils, is a good idea. This Spicy Potatoes with Coconut Milk and Lentils recipe by Valentina Chiappa is sure to be a new favorite.

2. Crispy Spicy Potatoes with Homemade Mayonnaise

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These Crispy and Spicy Potatoes by Petra Vogel pair so well with the homemade mayonnaise! They are the perfect appetizer or meal and will be great for kids, adults, or whoever! Give them a try!

3. Aloo Chaat: Indian Spicy Potato Snack

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Aloo chaat is a savory street food hailing from Mumbai. Baby potatoes are marinated in spices and then cooked until golden, then topped with chutney, crispy chickpea noodles, and dairy-free yogurt. The spicy sautéed potatoes are amazing just by themselves and would be amazing as a side to any dish. This Aloo Chaat by Pavani Nandula is spectacular!

4. Spicy Potato and Beans Burger

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Made from potatoes, chickpeas, and mung beans, these super-spicy veggie burgers are hearty and filling. These burgers come with a creamy avocado cilantro lime sauce — the perfect cooling contrast to their spicy flavor and crispy texture. Serve this Spicy Potato and Beans Burger by Susan Edelman on any bun of your choice or let it cool and then crumble it on top of a bed of greens.

5. Spicy Curried Potato Dumplings

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Potato balls in spicy curry sauce are hearty, spicy, and aromatic. If you like Indian cuisine, you will love these Spicy Curried Potato Dumplings by Deniz Kilic. The potato balls mainly consist of boiled potatoes and yellow lentils (red also works naturally). The easy-to-prepare red curry sauce gives the dish a very nice sharpness.

6. Spicy Pan-Seared Potato Stuffed Flatbread

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This Spicy Pan-Seared Potato Stuffed Flatbread by Maya Sozer looks ridiculously simplistic but is filled with a hidden surprise: lentil and polenta filling! Seasoned with spices like cumin, paprika, garam masala, dried mint, and red pepper flakes, your taste buds are going to perk up with this one. Bring these to a potluck or keep a big batch around to accompany soups and salads.

7. Spicy Turmeric Twice-Baked Potatoes

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If you want a change of pace and a little spice to your regular twice-baked potatoes, these Spicy Turmeric Twice-Baked Potatoes by Karielyn Tillman are just for you! They are very flavorful with the spices of turmeric and cumin and a little spicy from red pepper flakes. This recipe uses two potatoes, which could be a meal for two or a side dish for four.

8. Lentil and Fingerling Potato Salad With Spicy Mustard

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In this zesty salad, fingerling potatoes and green lentils are cooked until soft, then mixed with crunchy red cabbage and spices. The result is a salad with contrasting textures and spicy flavors. Serve this Lentil and Fingerling Potato Salad by Valentina Goltara as a side with a light lunch or as an appetizer at dinner.

9. Spicy Potato Wedges With Nacho Cheese

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Simple, creamy, and cheesy, these potatoes are everything you want inside, with cheese. The potatoes are crisp outside, spiced with cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper, and fluffy on the inside. They’re served with a drizzle (or more) of spicy vegan nacho cheese and a dollop of cool vegan sour cream to balance out the heat. You have to try these Spicy Potato Wedges With Nacho Cheese by Amrita Levan.

10. No-Dak-Doritang: Korean Spicy Potato and Vegetable Stew

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A surefire way to get around the problem of finding veggie Korean food is, of course, to cook it for yourself. Dakdoritang, a spicy Korean stew with vegetables and potatoes seemed the perfect choice… just one hiccough: ‘dak’ is Korean for chicken. So here’s a vegan version – we shall call it No-Dak-Doritang by Natalie Tamara.

11. Roasted Potato Pesto Salad with Spicy Chipotle Chickpeas

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This Roasted Potato Pesto Salad with Spicy Chipotle Chickpeas by Caroline Doucet is a delicious and comforting vegan salad that’s packed with flavor! Serve it warm or cold.

12. Spicy Bean Chili With Leftover Roast Potatoes

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What to do with leftover potatoes? This tasty, hearty, and healthy meal is the answer! A little bit of sweetness and a touch of savory flavor make this Spicy Chili by Niki Webster the perfect go-to meal for cold days.

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