Description
This Vegan Potato Bake is a golden, crispy, and creamy gluten-free dish that’s perfect for both quick dinners and cozy weekend meals. Layered with Yukon Gold potatoes and smothered in a dairy-free, herbaceous sauce, it’s the perfect answer to “what’s for dinner?” when you’re craving something hearty but wholesome. Whether you’re seeking comfort food, healthy snacks, or new dinner ideas, this easy recipe checks all the boxes for flavor, nutrition, and convenience.
Ingredients
6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
¼ cup nutritional yeast
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
2. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch thick rounds.
3. In a blender or mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, nutritional yeast, garlic, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend or whisk until smooth.
4. Toss the sliced potatoes in the sauce until fully coated.
5. Layer the coated potatoes in the baking dish, overlapping them slightly like shingles.
6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7. Uncover and bake an additional 20–25 minutes until the top is golden and the center is fork-tender.
8. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the sauce before baking.
If you don’t have a mandoline, just ensure the potato slices are as evenly thin as possible for even cooking.
To reheat and retain crispness, use the oven instead of the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of bake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick dinner, gluten-free bake, healthy comfort food