Irish Potato Cakes with Avocado Basil Ranch

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4.9

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    2 servings

  • Calories

    478 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Irish

Irish Potato Cakes with Avocado Basil Ranch

Traditional Irish potato cakes known as boxty, made eggless and vegan. Serve with avocado basil garlic ranch dressing. Vegan Soyfree Recipe

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Ingredients

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Irish Pancakes:

  • 2 large russets
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine salt plus more for seasoning the potatoes before cooking
  • 1/4 teaspoon or more freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup non dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp flax seed meal
  • 1-2 tbsp nutritional yeast optional
  • a generous pinch of kala namak Indian black salt optional
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4-1/3 cup unbleached all purpose flour or use a gluten-free flour which is neutral tasting
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Oil for cooking

Avocado Basil Ranch:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic
  • 1/2 tsp or more ranch seasoning (see notes)
  • generous dash of black pepper and salt
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • Water as needed
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Instructions

  1. Chop 1 potato and add to a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil then continue to cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until done. Drain, cool slightly, add salt, pepper, milk, flax, nutritional yeast, oil and kala namak and mash well. Taste and add salt if needed to keep the mixture saltier than regular mashed potatoes.
  2. Grate the other potato. Add a 1/2 tsp lemon juice and mix in. Squeeze the grated potato with paper towel to remove some of the excess moisture..
  3. Mix the grated potato with mashed potatoes.
  4. Mix the baking powder in 1/4 cup flour and add to the potato bowl and mix in. If the mixture is too stiff, add another tbsp of non dairy milk.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add a few drops of oil to grease. Drop dollops of the potato mixture on the greased pan. Shape and flatten and cook 4 to 5 minutes each side. (To bake: Bake at 425 degrees F / 220ºc for 15 to 20 minutes. Broil for a minute if needed).
  6. Garnish with scallions and vegan butter. Serve with avocado ranch.
  7. For the avocado ranch: Blend all the ingredients. Add water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add some fresh dill, more onion powder if needed. Add nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor (optional)

Notes

  • These can be made with aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas), instead of the flax + milk.
  • Variation: add a handful of chopped scallions to the pancake mixture.
  • Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe

Nutrition Information

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Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 352mg (15%) Potassium 1618mg (46%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 24.2mg (27%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 352mg 15%
Potassium 1618mg 34%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 27%
Calcium 145mg 15%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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