There are many reasons why a person becomes a vegetarian. Eating vegetarian is healthy, it’s kinder to the environment and it helps protect animals.

However, there is one downside to being vegetarian; it can be quite difficult to find food to eat! When you are limited to eating plant based food only, it is challenging to find food that is filling, healthy and meets the non-meat requirements.

That’s why it is fortunate that foods like potatoes exist!

Potatoes are vegetarian, they’re filling, they’re delicious and they can be prepared in a wide variety of ways. They are also low in calories, fat free and a terrific source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants. 

If you are looking for a vegetarian potatoes recipe, this Vegetarian Potato Paprikash is highly recommended. 

This is an easy to make traditional Hungarian vegetarian potato recipe with a tangy twist that the whole family is sure to love.

Ingredients:

●      2 tbsp vegetable oil

●      3 large waxy potatoes cut into bite sized pieces, about 3 cups

●      1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced

●      3 cloves garlic, minced

●      2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika

●      1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

●      ½ cup vegetarian broth

●      ½ cup dry white wine

●      ½ of a 14 oz can diced tomatoes

●      1 tbsp unsalted butter

●      ¼ cup full fat sour cream

●      Salt and pepper

Directions:

1.              Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and potatoes plus a few pinches of salt. Sautee 3 -5 minutes until potatoes begin to brown. Add onions and sauté another 3 minutes until potatoes soften and brown.

2.              Add garlic, paprika, and cayenne, and stir until blended. Add broth and wine immediately to prevent paprika from burning. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil.

3.              Add butter. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are very tender. Turn off heat and stir in sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Other Potato Recipes

While this paprikash is a great dish to make family and friends, there are plenty of other things you can do with potatoes. Here are a few ideas.

●      French Fries: White or sweet potatoes can be sliced up and prepared as French fries making for a great side or snack.

●      Stuffed, Baked Potatoes: Potatoes can be baked and stuffings like cheese and veggies can be added to make for a great lunch or dinner.

●      Potato Soup: Potatoes can also be used as the base for a hearty vegetarian soup.

●      Roasted Potatoes: Slice and season potatoes and roast them up as a terrific, veggie-friendly side dish.

●      Potato Casserole: Mix potatoes with your favorite veggies to make a mouth-watering dinner entrée.

If you are a vegetarian, finding things to eat can be challenging. Fortunately, this vegetarian potatoes recipe is just one of the many healthy and delicious potato dishes you can make. Which will you be trying in your home?

###

Photo by Sharon Pittaway on Unsplash