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20 Amazing and Easy Potato Recipes for Every Occasion

Last Updated: March 7, 2023 by Shanaya Leave a Comment

Everybody loves potato, whether they’re meat lovers or vegans. It is because the potato is very versatile; you can make breakfast, lunch, dinner, and/or snack out of it.

Plus, the texture can be crispy or soft, and the flavour is like a blank canvas, ready to be seasoned.

But if you’re craving for some amazing potato recipes, then this list has you covered.

Check out these amazing 20 potato dishes that are delicious, exciting, and easy to cook.

1. Turmeric Potatoes

Turmeric potatoes

One of the easiest potato recipes here. All you have to do is cut some potatoes into cubes, then sprinkle with turmeric, garlic powder, coriander, and spiced oil.

Then, bake the potatoes, and finish with salt, pepper, and parsley.

2. Lemon dill potato salad

Lemon dill potato salad

Lemon dill potato salad recipe makes an exciting vegan salad with no mayo. First, skin and dice the potatoes, then cook in a saucepan.

Once they’re cooked, place in a bowl and mix with a dressing made from lemon juice, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Don’t forget to add the dill and spring onions for the topping.

3. Crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries

Crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries

It is one of those simple potato recipes that leave you wanting for more.

Cut your sweet potato into fries-size, sprinkle salt and cornstarch to them, then drizzle with olive oil. Once you’re done, bake evenly and have yourself a good snack time.

4. Vegan scalloped potatoes

Vegan scalloped potatoes

If you want some exciting and simple potato recipes, then look no further. The scallop-shaped potato slices are baked with an amazing cream sauce made from cashews, unsweetened non-dairy milk, vegetable broth, salt, and yeast.

The creamy flavour and texture are soft and addicting, topped with even more flavor from the chopped chives and parmesan garnishes.

5. Instant pot garlic and herb-roasted potatoes

Instant pot garlic and herb-roasted potatoes

For thanksgiving, you need some exciting and fulfilling potato dishes like this one. Cooked in an instant pot; first, you cook the potatoes with salted water until the water runs out.

Then, add Italian seasoning, oil, and garlic powder to the potatoes, cook them, and stir them occasionally. When you’re done, finish it with herbs and eat away.

6. Sweet potatoes with swiss chard

Sweet potatoes with swiss chard

Unlike many other sweet potato dishes, this recipe is heavy and perfect for lunch or dinner. First, sauté some sliced sweet potatoes, then add Swiss chard and some water to it and steam them all.

Once you’re done, put them in a bowl and add some dressing from red wine vinegar, maple syrup, toasted pecans, and Dijon mustard.

7. Italian potato salad with green beans

Italian potato salad with green beans

Another no-mayo potato salad recipe, this one is simple, refreshing, and full of different texture. You get the crunchiness of green beans and soft texture from boiled potatoes.

Then, the Italian dressing adds more depth of flavour thanks to the Italian flat-leaf parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice.

8. Vegan corn chowder

Vegan corn chowder

Who doesn’t love hearty potato recipes like a corn chowder?

Now with extra vegan touch, this recipe’s packed with corn, carrot, celery, and red bell paprika, seasoned with coconut milk and Cajun seasoning.

For a better texture and depth, use red potatoes instead of the regular ones.

9. Swedish potatoes with dill cream sauce

Swedish potatoes with dill cream sauce

Swedish potato is one of the most fulfilling potato dinner recipes that’s easy to make.

Boiled potatoes are mixed with an amazing dill cream sauce made from melted butter, flour, cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt & pepper.

The chopped dill makes a great garnish and adds a crunchy texture to it.

10. Aloo palak gravy/ spinach potato curry

Aloo palak gravy/ spinach potato curry

Spinach potato curry, also known as aloo palak gravy, takes slightly more effort to make than the other potato recipes here.

However, this mouth-watering vegan curry is worth the effort thanks to its delicate texture and distinct Indian spices flavour.

Best served along with aloo paratha, an Indian flatbread that complements this dish.

11. Eggplant rollups with black bean potato filling

Eggplant rollups with black bean potato filling

Eggplant rollups are fancy and tasty but require more effort to make. You need to prepare the eggplant first by baking sliced eggplants.

Then, prepare the filling made from potatoes, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, bell pepper, oregano, thyme, paprika, sage, and black beans.

Finally, mix them well, roll the eggplant slices with the filling, coat them with marinara sauce, and bake them.

12. Dairy-free sweet potato pie

Dairy-free sweet potato pie

For a dessert, this is one of the most exciting and healthiest sweet potato dishes than many other snacks. You get the sweet potato, coconut milk, and spices flavours in the filling.

On the other hand, the nutty flavour comes from the coarse-like hazelnut and almond meal flour.

13. Potato cauliflower lentil salad with curry tahini dressing

Potato cauliflower lentil salad with curry tahini dressing

A unique potato salad recipe, this one’s made from seasoned roasted potatoes, lentils, cauliflower, and red onions.

Once all those ingredients are cooked, mix with curry tahini dressing made from tahini, lemon juice, curry powder, garlic, and maple syrup.

Finally, serve on a plate, and enjoy this fancy salad.

14. Vegan baked potato shepherd pie

Vegan baked potato shepherd pie

This shepherd pie is also fancy-looking, delicious, and full of surprise. Some large potatoes are baked and scrapped to make room for the sauce and lentils filling.

Meanwhile, the scrapped potatoes are made into a delicious mashed potato for the topping.

15. Spicy, creamy sweet potato hummus sauce

Spicy, creamy sweet potato hummus sauce

While this isn’t exactly like other sweet potato dishes, it’s still a great complementary for other potato recipes or any other dishes.

To make the sauce, bake the sweet potato and blitz chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and zest, cayenne pepper, and cumin.

Then, add the baked sweet potato to the previous mixture, and serve with another dish.

16. Vegan sweet potato soup with cauliflower

Vegan sweet potato soup with cauliflower

Kids and adults love this potato soup recipe, and so do you. It’s also simple to make, as the soup’s made from a puree of sweet potato, vegetable broth, onion, and curry spices.

Once finished, mix with coconut milk and garnish with roasted cauliflower florets.

17. Roasted sweet potato fries with lemon tahini sauce

Roasted sweet potato fries with lemon tahini sauce

So, you’ve made some roasted sweet potato fries from the previous recipe, but want more flavour?

Then, try adding lemon tahini sauce, made from tahini, lemon juice, Himalayan pink salt, cayenne pepper, garlic, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar.

18. Vegan potato salad

Vegan potato salad

Perhaps the simplest potato salad recipe with familiar flavour, everything about it screams easy and tasty.

All you need is to boil some red potatoes, then mix with other vegetables like celery, red onion, scallion, and parsley.

Finish the salad with a vegan dressing made from vinegar, vegan mayo, celery seed, salt, and pepper.

19. Sauteed new potatoes with lemony chive yoghurt and edamame

Sauteed new potatoes with lemony chive yoghurt and edamame

Like many other potato recipes here, this recipe is easy, tasty, and full of texture and flavour. First, half-boil the newly harvested potatoes, then sauté them along with dried herbs.

Next, make the lemony chive yoghurt from unsweetened yoghurt, garlic, mustard, lemon zest and juice, chive, salt, and pepper.

Lastly, spread some microwaved edamame to the potatoes, and dip them into the dressing.

20. Smashed salt and vinegar potatoes

Smashed salt and vinegar potatoes

While the look may be unappealing, this is one of those potato dishes that you secretly love. The potatoes are boiled with water, vinegar, and kosher salt, coated with butter, then flattened.

After that, bake the potatoes, add olive oil, and bake again for a crispier texture.

Finally, sprinkle with black pepper, chives, salt, and vinegar for even more flavour.

So, ready to cook some amazing potato dishes?

The greatest thing about potato dishes is that they’re almost always healthy and delicious.

That’s why these amazing 20 potato recipes will always be talked, tried, and loved. And for an even better experience, try to cycle between each recipe occasionally to keep yourself excited.

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