These Kimchi Sweet Potato Fries are basically vegan sweet potato nachos kicked up a notch. They're sweet, spicy and creamy all at the same time! Completely plant-based, dairy- and gluten-free.
Before I even tell you why I love these fries, let's just chat about what this recipe even is.
I took sweet potato fries and loaded them up with some incredible toppings. One of which is kimchi.
Kimchi is fermented cabbage or other fermented vegetables. Usually it is quite spicy and includes some combination of gochugaru, spring onions, garlic, and ginger.
Fermented foods like kimchi are INCREDIBLE for your gut. They give your gut bacteria the exact foods they are looking for, which helps you feel better!
So back to these fries. I took kimchi and infused it into every single part of these fries.
Since I don't cook with oil, I used some juice from the kimchi as the cooking liquid for the fries themselves.
Then I made a topping for the fries made of kimchi and maple syrup.
And a yogurt-kimchi sauce to go with.
After that, I just loaded the fries with some fresh toppings like radishes, cilantro, and green onions.
The result: kimchi sweet potato fries. These fries are so flavorful and such a fun gut-friendly appetizer or snack!
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the oregano, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and 1 tablespoon of the kimchi juice.
Step 3. Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through. The sweet potatoes are done when they are soft and starting to brown.
Step 4. Meanwhile, heat the kimchi and maple syrup in a non-stick pan over medium heat until the kimchi is reduced, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Step 5. In a small bowl, mix the non-dairy yogurt, remaining tablespoon of kimchi juice, and lemon juice. Set aside.
Step 6. When the sweet potatoes are cooked, top with the kimchi mixture and drizzle with the yogurt sauce and your desired toppings. Enjoy!
Thank you God for these fries. Thank you for this food that will fuel our bodies. Thank you for the people with whom we share this dish. Amen.
Want MORE sweet potato fries? Yes, me too. I'm huge fan, so you have to try my other sweet potato fry recipes:
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These Kimchi Sweet Potato Fries are basically vegan sweet potato nachos kicked up a notch. They're sweet, spicy and creamy all at the same time! Completely plant-based, dairy- and gluten-free.
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