Vegan Potato Pepper And Olive Phyllo Cups Food

VEGAN POTATO, PEPPER AND OLIVE PHYLLO CUPS

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a small saucepan, and add just enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain through a sieve, and shake all the remaining water off. Return the potatoes to the saucepan, and add 2 tablespoons of the oil, nutritional yeast and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mash with a fork until roughly smooth (it's OK if there are a few lumps). Set aside.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; add the shallots and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and just starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar, tomato paste, paprika and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, until the spices are toasted and the oil turns brick red, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat, and scrape every last bit into the mashed potatoes. Add half the parsley and peppers, the olives and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and stir to combine. (The filling can be made and refrigerated up to a day in advance.)
• Preheat the oven to 425 F. Arrange the phyllo cups on a baking sheet, and fill each with a heaping teaspoon of the potato mixture. Bake until the filling is hot, 4 to 5 minutes. Garnish with the remaining parsley and peppers.

VEGAN POTATO BISQUE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the potatoes, bay leaves and broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Let the potato mixture cool for 5 minutes or so. Discard the bay leaves. Working in batches if needed, transfer the soup to a blender, filling only halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Strain the soup back into the pot and stir in the cream if using. Simmer on low to keep warm until ready to serve.
• Divide the soup between medium bowls, sprinkle with the chives and nutmeg. Drizzle with the truffle oil and serve.