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Loaded Chili Sweet Potato Fries
1 hr + 5 min
Snack
Appetizer
Side
Servings
Total
1 hr + 5 minPrep
20 minCook
45 minContains
tree nut
Free from
soy
peanut
sesame
gluten
Ingredients
Potato fries
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4medium sweet potatoes, peeled
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2 Tbsp (30ml)vegetable oil
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1 Tbsp (8g)cornstarch
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½ tsponion powder
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½ tspgarlic powder
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½ tspcoarse sea salt
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1 pinchground black pepper
Spiced chili
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2 tsp (10ml)vegetable oil
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1medium onion, finely chopped
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3garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp (2g)ground cumin
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½ tspdried oregano
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½ tspsalt
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¼ tsp
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¼ tspchili powder
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2carrots, minced
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1½ cups (260g)cooked black beans
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1⅔ cups (400g)canned diced tomatoes
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½ cup (120ml)boiling water
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½vegetable bouillon cube
Cheese sauce
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½ cup (65g)raw cashews
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½ cup (120ml)water
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2 tsp (10ml)fresh lemon juice
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¼ tspgarlic powder
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¼ tsponion powder
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¼ tspsalt, or more to taste
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⅛ tsp
Salsa
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1 cup (150g)cherry tomatoes
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1small red onion
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½lime, juiced
Optional garnish
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avocado
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sliced green onion
Directions
- Line two baking trays and preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C)*.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into ½ inch (1 cm) thick sticks**. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
- Drizzle the cut potatoes with the oil and sprinkle with the cornstarch and spices.
- Toss to coat the potatoes.
- Divide the fries over the baking trays. Spread the fries as far apart from each other as possible. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Flip the fries and switch the upper and lower baking tray. Continue to bake for another 20 - 25 minutes.
- Add oil to a large pot on medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion and garlic, and cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
- Then add the spices. Cook for another 1 minute, stirring throughout.
- Add the remaining chili ingredients. Cook at a gentle simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- To make the cheese sauce, cover the cashews with boiling water and let them soak for at least 10 minutes, then drain.
- Add the drained cashews and remaining sauce ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add the blended mixture to a saucepan and heat through. Then set aside.
- To make the salsa, combine the ingredients in a small food processor or chop finely and mix together in a bowl.
- Assemble by placing the fries on a plate. Top with chilli.
- Drizzle over the cheese sauce, salsa, and any other desired garnishes. Enjoy!
Notes
- * We used top and bottom heating (not fan-assisted/convection).
- ** Try to cut the fries in similar thicknesses, so they will cook evenly.
Storage
- Best if enjoyed immediately.
- The chili, cheese sauce, and salsa can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Delicious!!
But where is the cheese in the cheese sauce... had to re-read a few times, but I can't find any cheese in the ingredients or directions.
Amazing flavour combi!
Incredible!
bussin'
Very yummy!
I used the sweet white potatoes, the chips didn't turn out as good as I didn't cut them in a uniform way.
But the whole combination was very wholesome. Will be making it more often.
Wonderful! But where did the carrots belong?
The perfect comfort food! I love that the cheese can be used for multiple recipes. I used the white sweet potatoes and it was so good.
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Delicious!
This is so good! Have cooked it several times.
Delicious!! 😋
Comfort food yummm
THE best chili I’ve ever made! I’m not vegan but going more and more vegetarian so I left the cheese sauce out and used cheese instead but it’s AMAZING and so flavorful! Thank you for all the great recipes! We also love the one pot mushroom pasta!
This was labor-intensive but so rewarding! Such a treat 😋
Hi there friends at Pick Up Limes! What a great "resource" you and your website. Many thanks for all your work. We arr big fans! We are not bad cook but... there remai s a mystery to my husband and I. We have question on the sweet potators fries. We have tried these 3 times. Sadly, they remain soggy even though we follow the instructions "religiously". We have even tries to bake the on a wire rack. Nothing works: they remain soggy. Fan or no fan oven: we tried both... any explanations? Additional tips? Thank you.
This is honestly the best loaded chili sweet potato fries that I ever had!!!
We are making it with my boyfriend all the time.
It had a really tasty spicy part but the touch of the salsa and lime is just everything.
I've been meaning to make this dish for a while, but it seemed it requires a lot of time. I finally decided to make it, and guess what, every minute was worth it!
I have tried a lot of pick up limes recipes and this one is my all time favorite!!! I make it as often as I can. Only think I’m not a fan of is laying out the fries on the oven sheets 😫. Far too tedious. I wish I could at least find some precut fries that weren’t covered in extra garbage. But if you’re up for it I promise it is welllll worth it.
One of the most amazing! Maybe it requires a little bit more time but surely it is worth it. For me it is even more delicious on the second day.
I love this recipe! I use it regulary and enjoy every part of it :)
I made these fries for my family and they were a huge hit! The fries taste amazing and were gone in seconds. I am new to vegan food and I would just like to say thank you for being such a huge help and inspiration!
this is my ultimate favourite chili recipe, the sweet potatoes with the warm chili and cold salsa work so well together, not to mention the delicious cheese sauce on top. it is *chef's kiss*
thank you so much for all the yummy and nourishing recipes you come up with!!
best wishes from switzerland🤗
I find I prefer regular potatoes to sweet ones, but otherwise I found the recipe very creative and cheese-sauce divine!
Wow! This is the best Chili I've ever made and it was awesome with the sweet potato fries and the cheese sauce! All of my non-vegan friends loved it so much. I would definitely do it again and recommend it!
Thank you so much for your work, I've never been disappointed by one recipe. Sending lots of love !
My sister decided to go vegan and told me about your web site. I am not vegan but love trying new recipes. I try one of yours every week and have not been disappointed yet. Tonight was the sweet potato chilli fries. Delicious!
This recipes is delish! Our family loves it. We added some corn nachos to have even more fun eating it. Thank you for your work. We learn a lot by watching your videos. Stay healthy and best wishes from Germany.
I love it! I kept the skin on the sweet potatoes and it tasted awesome. The Salsa is a must. Thank you for the recipe ;)!
Such an epic recipe! It's a few steps, but it's so so worth it. Absolutely delicious.