How long does chili cheese turnip or yam fries [vegan] take to cook?

This soup typically takes 30-45 minutes from start to finish, including prep and cooking time.

Can I freeze chili cheese turnip or yam fries [vegan]?

Yes! Most soups freeze well. Store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

Can I make chili cheese turnip or yam fries [vegan] without nuts?

Yes! You can substitute nuts with seeds, beans, or plant-based protein. Adjust quantities based on what you use.

Why is chili cheese turnip or yam fries [vegan] so quick to make?

The simple ingredients and streamlined technique make this recipe fast without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

How long does chili cheese turnip or yam fries [vegan] keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Chili Cheese Turnip or Yam Fries
[Vegan]

JK By: Julie Van den Kerchove

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These chili cheese turnip fries are one of our favorite ‘healthy junk food’ snacks to enjoy with friends – or devour all by ourselves!

Ingredients You Need for Chili Cheese Turnip or Yam Fries [Vegan]

For the Chili Cheese Sauce:

1 cup of zucchini, peeled and roughly chopped
3/4 cup of red bell pepper, roughly chopped
3/4 cup of sunflower seeds
2 1/2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 heaping tablespoon of tahini
1 teaspoon of date paste (or other sweetener of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan crystal salt or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
1/8 teaspoon of chili powder

For the Turnip Fries:

2 cups of turnip, peeled and cut into fries
1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons of lime juice
1 teaspoon of paprika powder
1/8 teaspoon of Himalayan crystal salt or sea salt
1/8 teaspoon of chili powder

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How to Prepare Chili Cheese Turnip or Yam Fries [Vegan]

Chili Cheese Sauce

Combine zucchini, red bell pepper, sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, tahini, date paste, salt, turmeric and chili powder in the blender. Blend until smooth.

Turnip Fries

Cut your turnip into thin fries.
Place the turnip fries into a mixing bowl and add nutritional yeast, lime juice, paprika powder, salt and chili powder. Mix well.
Place on top of dehydrator trays lined with a Teflex sheet. Dehydrate at 115°F for 3 hours or longer.
Top with chili cheese sauce, paprika powder and finely chopped spring onion. Add fresh chili pepper if you like it really hot!

Notes

This Chili Cheese Sauce will stay fresh for at least 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. • Don’t like turnip? Replace it with other root vegetables such as carrot, parsnip, celeriac or yam.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.