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One popular opinion that grinds my gears is that potatoes aren’t healthy. No, I’m not a “meat and potatoes” kind of girl but I’m definitely a potato kind of girl. As a vegan, potatoes come in big for me. I love the way they taste and they are one of my go-to items to make a lot of meals versatile, hearty, and complete. I’d guess that the whole thought process of potatoes not being good for your diet originated during the low-carb fad days. I personally decide if something is healthy and good for me by asking myself these three questions- Does it have nutritional value? Is it only made out of whole ingredients? And how does it digest? Potatoes have passed the test for me, yet I have even found myself googling “Are potatoes healthy?” to put the theory to rest or understand the bad press. After going through the nutritional profiles of different potatoes and learning that they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, I will happily keep tossing the bag of potatoes in my grocery cart. If you love potatoes and want to use them mindfully (aka don’t pair them with tons of milk and butter or a can of store-bought gravy) here are 5 healthy ways to cook potatoes.

Crispy Oven Baked Fries

Fries were a must when I went out to eat or ate fast food growing up. Remember the pure sadness that would hit when you’d fish around the bottom of the bag and there was nothing left to grab? Remember the pure joy you experienced when you thought the bag was empty but there were actually still a few more left? I stopped eating fries for a while but then I realized if I make them myself, I can control the ingredients. So I started to make these Crispy Oven Baked Fries from Valerie’s Kitchen and all the recipe calls for is yukon gold potatoes and olive oil. They’re super easy to make and taste exactly like restaurant-style fries minus the unhealthy oils.

Vegan Potato Casserole

BIG mistake writing this article when I’m hungry. I would do anything to have this Vegan Potato Casserole from Contentedness Cooking in front of me right now. This vegan potato recipe is a fresh vegan twist on a classic dish that although can taste good is usually not really healthy. Potatoes, peppers, zucchini, eggplant and fresh corn with a unique macadamia and gluten-free breadcrumb topping create an impressively healthy, tasty and filling vegan casserole.

Vegan Mashed Potato Bowl

Now I can’t decide what I loved more as a kid, fries or mashed potatoes. It hit me recently to try making a mashed potato bowl and now it’s becoming one of my favorite things to make. This Vegan Mashed Potato Bowl recipe from Glue and Glitter is a combination of vegan mashed potatoes with tofu, kale and corn. The best part about mashed potato bowls is that you can pick and choose what to add to it based on what you’re in the mood for and/or what’s in season etc.

Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos With Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce

One thing that I need to put on my to-do list is to learn how to make a taco that looks like a taco that’s served in a restaurant. I make them often enough that I should have it down by now but since I have no real strategy and create my own recipes on the fly, I just sort of throw the ingredients in the taco and it’s anything but presentable and cute (tastes good though). These Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce from This Savory Vegan are filled with beans, crispy potatoes, crunchy lettuce and jalapeño cilantro sauce. Don’t want to sabotage your healthy creation with a crappy tortilla? Try these healthy tortilla options from La Tortilla Factory.

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

When I used to eat the scalloped potatoes that came in a box, I never thought they were the healthiest things (um, what even is in this?!) but that didn’t stop me from considering them magical. Seeing the pan glistening with whatever the heck was in that box made my mouth water and I couldn’t get enough. These Vegan Scalloped Potatoes from Nora Cooks are ultra creamy, cheesy, comforting, dairy-free and rest assured do not include any sketchy ingredients.

Looking to make more potato based dishes and want to learn more? Check out

Potatoes 101: All You Need to Know About Common Spuds.

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