Vegan Baked Potato: Recipe & 8 Topping Ideas

Vegan baked potatoes are an easy and delicious dish perfect for answering any cravings you may have. Follow this recipe and eight topping ideas to enjoy fresh, and delicious vegan loaded baked potatoes.

When it comes to making baked potatoes, choosing the right potato goes a long way. You can use any potato, but russet potatoes are the best as their skin allows them to crisp up, while their starchy interior keeps the potato fluffy inside. 

Baked potatoes are typically made by wrapping a potato in aluminum foil, however that isn’t a necessary step. If you do choose to wrap your spud in foil, remember that aluminum foil is recyclable if the right steps are taken. 

How to Make a Vegan Baked Potato

When it comes to baking the perfect baked potato, there’s good news, because it couldn’t be easier! Follow this step-by-step recipe on how to make a delicious vegan baked potato.

Ingredients:

• 1 Russet potato 
• 1 tbsp avocado oil (can substitute for olive oil or any other vegetable oil of your choosing)
• Generous pinch of kosher salt
• Generous pinch of freshly-ground black pepper

Vegan Baked Potato Instructions:

1. Poke your potato all over with a fork, and place on a wire oven rack. It’s a good idea to have a baking tray below to catch any liquid that may come out. 
2. Bake your potato in the oven at 450F for 25 minutes, or until the skin has turned dry and slightly wrinkly.
3. Carefully remove the potato from the oven, and brush all over with the oil. Sprinkle over a generous amount of kosher sea salt. Place the potato back onto the baking tray, this time the opposite side up, to let the potato cook evenly. 
4. Bake the potato again, for another 20 minutes. To check the potato is done, very carefully squeeze the potato using an oven mitt. If the potato is soft and squishy, it is done. Return the potato to the oven in 5-minute increments if it is not quite done and keep checking until it becomes soft to the touch. 
5. When your baked potato is ready, remove it from the oven. Carefully cut the potato lengthwise with a sharp knife, and give it a good squeeze. Now grab a fork and fluff up the inside of the potato, ready for your favorite seasonings and toppings! 

Vegan Baked Potato Toppings

Everyone has their own favorite baked potato toppings. But for those who need some inspiration, or are looking to try something new, why not try out some of these delicious vegan loaded potato ideas?

1. Classic Loaded Baked Potato

The classic baked potato topping includes cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions. The good news is this can easily be made vegan by substituting the following ingredients: 

• tempeh bacon 
• vegan cheese substitutes
• vegan sour cream 

This totally vegan alternative to the classic baked potato is equally as delicious and super easy to make.

2. Guacamole

A delicious vegan baked potato topping is fresh guacamole. Make your own using fair trade and organic avocados. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips for added seasoning and crunch. 

3. Loaded Vegan Baked Potato With Chili

Top a baked potato with your favorite vegan chili and enjoy with some added vegan sour cream, or sprinkle some vegan cheese on top. 

4. Vegan Baked Potato With Hummus

Hummus has a deliciously creamy texture that can complement a vegan baked potato. You can easily make your own hummus at home. 

5. Chickpea Curry

Perhaps this one may seem a little strange, but trust us, it’s delicious! Top your potato with a healthy portion of aromatic and spicy chickpea curry and enjoy this protein-rich and filling vegan baked potato dish.

6. Pizza Vegan Baked Potato

Who said pizza toppings don’t work on a baked potato? We certainly don’t think so. Why not try topping your vegan baked potato with good quality marinara sauce, and load it with your favorite vegan pizza toppings. We recommend roasted zucchini and homegrown basil or DIY Italian seasoning. 

7. Vegan Cream Cheese and Cauliflower

This classic dish of cauliflower and cheese can easily be made vegan by substituting for cashew cream cheese, and is delicious loaded onto a vegan baked potato.

8. Broccoli and Cheese Sauce

If you are just wanting something easy to load onto your vegan baked potato, you can’t go wrong with some steamed broccoli, a simple vegan cheese sauce, freshly ground salt and pepper, and a sprinkle of smokey paprika. 

Read more:

• Is it Dangerous to Eat Raw Potatoes?
• The Best Vegan Substitutes for Butter
• Potato Water: 4 Ways to Save and Use It

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