Artificial Food Coloring Free Simple Vegan Potato Pancakes
These crispy potato pancakes are the kind of comfort food that feels indulgent but comes together from a handful of honest, whole ingredients. Every component here — russet potatoes, onion, flour, flaxseed, and a neutral oil — is exactly what it says it is, with no synthetic dyes or artificial colorings hiding anywhere in the mix. That matters more than you might think, since packaged or restaurant versions of this dish can sneak in additives through seasoning blends or pre-shredded potato products. The flax egg is a clever swap that binds everything together beautifully while keeping the recipe fully plant-based. Wringing the grated potato and onion as dry as possible is the real secret to getting that deeply golden, shatteringly crisp exterior on each pancake. A dollop of vegan sour cream and a scatter of fresh chives on top keeps the serving suggestions just as clean and colorful in the most natural way possible. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just yourself, these are the kind of pancakes that disappear fast.
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4 servings
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 ½ lb russet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled
- ½ medium yellow onion, peeled
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4–5 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or sunflower), divided
For serving
- vegan sour cream, for serving (optional)
- fresh chives, chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Stir together the ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl until combined, then set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.
- 2
Grate the potatoes and onion on the large holes of a box grater (or using a food processor with a grating disc) into a large mixing bowl.
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