10 Recipes That Substitute White Potatoes

White potatoes are delicious and versatile.  You can eat them mashed, boiled, fried, and roasted, and they make awesome snacks, such as chips and fries.

Potatoes are also really nutritious and packed with vitamins and minerals, especially if you eat them with the skin still attached.  They are significantly high in vitamin C, folate (B9), B6, and potassium.

This is all to say that no one is bashing the humble spud, here.  However, for those avoiding carbs for whatever reason, white potatoes might not be an ideal choice.  But, never fear.  There are lots of recipes that substitute the white spud with other delicious veggies, from turnips to sweet potatoes.

There is no need to miss out on mashes, fries, or chips with these delicious, white potatoless OGP recipes.

1. Moroccan Sweet Potato Salad

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Bring this souped-up potato salad dish to your next potluck dinner.  This Moroccan Sweet Potato Salad by Taylor Kiser is full of delicious ingredients, such as pistachios, fresh cucumbers, and Roma tomatoes.  The mixture is then tossed in a zesty yet creamy cashew dressing.  This will certainly be a crowd-pleaser.

2. Cheesy Pizza Kale Chips

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If you are avoiding potato chips but craving something savory to munch on, try these Cheesy Pizza Kale Chips by Helyn Dunn.  With some really simple ingredients, you can get all the crunch of regular chips and all the flavors of cheesy pizza.  These kale chips are pretty healthy and travel well, so you can pack them up for your lunch or picnic.

3. Chili Cheese Turnip or Yam Fries

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This recipe for Chili Cheese Turnip or Yam Fries by Julie Van den Kerchove is versatile and encourages you to try different root vegetables if turnips just aren’t your thing.  Whatever you use, the fries are topped with a flavor- and nutrition-packed chili cheese sauce.  This is dish is perfect for sharing or devouring all by yourself.

4. Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie

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This recipe offers a great twist on a classic shepherd’s pie.  Try making Ella Suihko‘s Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie if you a looking for something a little different. Spicy tomato and chickpea filling are topped with a smooth and creamy pumpkin purée.  A host of warm and familiar herbs and spices give this meal a traditional flavor.

5. Colorful Roasted Root Veggies

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There needn’t be a roast potato-shaped hole on your plate.  Just fill it with these Colorful Roasted Root Veggies by James Wythe.  This rainbow medley is made up of multi-colored carrots, parsnips, beetroot, onion, and garlic cloves.  These are all roasted together with olive oil and sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme.

6. Couscous and Vegetable Croquettes

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Step aside potato croquettes and make way for these Couscous and Vegetable Croquettes by Valentina Chiappa.  These tasty little nuggets are crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, making them perfect for dipping into a fresh, green, herby sauce.

7. Turnip Beet Mash

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This Turnip Beet Mash by The Living Kitchen will look stunning and intensely colorful on your plate.  The earthy beets turn so sweet when steamed with the turnips.  Serve this vibrant mash with a topping of hazelnuts and fresh parsley.

8. Butternut Squash Gnocchi

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Gnocchi is traditionally made with potatoes, but these Butternut Squash Gnocchi by Melissa Tedesco are the perfect substitute.  Also made with gluten-free flour, these little morsels work just as well as regular gnocchi in various sauces from a classic tomato sauce to olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and rosemary sauce.

9. Curried Hash Browns

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These sweet potato-based Curried Hash Browns by Charanya Ramakrishnan are super easy to whip up and make wonderful breakfast food.  You can also serve them with a salad for a tasty lunch or as a side with the main meal.  They are filled with delicious Indian spices that make them taste like a cross between a pakora and a hash brown.

10. Spicy Sweet Potato Rosti: Swiss Potato Fritter

Source: Spicy Sweet Potato Rosti: Swiss Potato Fritter

This recipe for Spicy Sweet Potato Rosti: Swiss Potato Fritter by Tina Dawson is inspired by traditional Swiss breakfast food.  These rostis are filled with warming spices and can be enjoyed as breakfast or brunch.  These go great when served with some vegan sour cream.

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