Spicy vegetarian chili cheese fries satisfy any and all comfort food cravings, while remaining meat-free and delicious.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
22 oz frozen French fries
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 poblano peppers, seeded and cut into ½-inch cubes
salt and black pepper, to taste
11 oz beef-free crumbles
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
6 oz spicy cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
Heat oven to 425. Arrange the frozen fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot. To the pot, add the onions and pepper, along with salt and black pepper to taste. Saute over medium heat until peppers start to soften, about 5-8 minutes.
Stir the beef-free crumbles into the pot and saute for a few minutes, until warmed through.
Add the crushed tomatoes, smoked paprika, tomato paste, brown sugar, and vinegar into the sauce. Simmer until starting to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
When the fries are done cooking, top them with the chili and the grated cheese. Put back in the oven and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Serve hot.
Notes
An Eats Well With Others Original
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ of recipe
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2014/08/vegetarian-chili-cheese-fries.html