Vegan Bean Chili Fries
These Vegan Bean Chili Fries are cozy, smoky, and packed with bold flavor. Crispy oven-baked fries are topped with hearty bean chili, creamy guacamole, and a drizzle of dairy-free crème fraîche for the ultimate modern comfort food.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- frying pan
- mixing bowls
- wooden spoon
- oven
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen French fries
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chipotle paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 can mixed beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium ripe tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup dairy-free crème fraîche or vegan sour cream
- 1/4 cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and bake the fries according to package instructions until golden and crisp, about 20–25 minutes.
- While the fries bake, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 10 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the garlic, chipotle paste, cumin, and coriander and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the beans and chopped tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Season and stir in cilantro.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, red onion, and tomato to make the guacamole.
- Layer the fries in a serving dish and spoon the hot bean chili over the top.
- Add dollops of guacamole, drizzle with dairy-free crème fraîche, and finish with crispy onions.
Notes
For the crispiest fries, spread them out on a parchment-lined tray. The bean chili can be made a day ahead and reheated gently. Store leftovers separately to keep textures fresh, and reheat fries at 400°F (200°C) for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg