Summer is coming close to an end and as the Fall slowly rolls in, it brings some fabulous seasonal vegetables. As one of the most recognized vegetable, potatoes give us a reason to celebrate this seasonal change as September is considered National Potato Month. I reached out to my wonderful dietitian colleagues to participate in a recipe roundup of vegan potato dishes and I am so happy to share them with you because they ALL sound so delicious!
Before we dive into these amazing recipes, I want to chime a little about their nutritional profile as potatoes continue to have a bad rep in the food kingdom. Potatoes are actually packed with a variety of nutrients and the skin provides dietary fiber. Potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C (which acts as an antioxidant), a good source of potassium (an electrolyte that helps maintain normal blood pressure), good source of Vitamin B6 (which helps make proteins in our body). So, I wouldn't credit this amazing root vegetable as an unnecessary carbohydrate because it provides so many good things for us. Sweet potatoes provide similar nutrients with the addition of Vitamin A (which plays a role in maintaining healthy vision).
Thank you to the amazing Registered Dietitians and Nutritionist who contributed to this recipe roundup. I'm sure you will enjoy trying each and every #dietitianapproved recipe - as I will too!
Roasted Potato Salad Nicoise
By EA Stewart, MBA, RD at The Spicy RD (@thespicyrd)
Vegan Loaded Sweet Potato
By Kara Lydon Evancho, RD at The Foodie Dietitian (@karalydonrd)
Turnip Potato Mash with Roasted Vegetables
By Stephanie Darby, RD, LD at Neat and Nutritious (@stephaniedarbyrd)
Sweet Potato and Cauliflower ‘Rice’ Tabbouleh
By Liz Weiss, MS, RDN at Liz's Healthy Table (@lizweiss)
Rosemary Garlic Pan Potatoes
By Erica Julson, MS, RDN, CLT (@erica_julson_)
Potato, Leek, and Kale Soup
By Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD at Eat Real Live Well (@kellyjonesrd)
Potato Satay with Almond Lime Sauce
By Chef Catherine Brown, Culinary Nutritionist at A Seat at My Table (@chefcatherinebrown)
Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
By Chef Catherine Brown, Culinary Nutritionist at A Seat at My Table (@chefcatherinebrown)
Freezer to Crockpot Vegan Chickpea Curry
By Jennifer Bowers, PhD, RD (@drjmbrd)
No-Cook Sweet Potato Salad
By Trinh Le, MPH, RD at Fearless Food RD (@fearlessfoodrd)
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Zaatar
By Katie Cavuto, RD author of "Whole Cooking Nutrition" (@nourish.breathe.thrive)
Creamy Vegan Potato Salad
By Karla Moreno-Bryce, MDA, RD at Nutritious Vida (@nutritiousvida)
