potatoes substitutes

13 substitutes · avg score 6.9 · Starchy tuber with firm, earthy flesh and varied textures (waxy to floury) depending on variety. Used boiled, mashed, roasted, baked, fried, or pureed in countless dishes: French fries, mashed potatoes, gratins, soups, stews, salads, and gnocchi.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Turnips

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild root, works in stews and roasts

02

Sweet Potato

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweeter, works in most potato recipes

03

Cassava

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Starchy and neutral, closest swap

04

Taro

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Starchy and neutral, closest swap

05

Yam

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Neutral starch, less sweet

06

Parsnips

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slightly sweet, mash or roast same as potato

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