Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes recipe, a plant-based spin on a classic favorite that's rich, velvety, and bursting with flavor. Made with fluffy russet potatoes, dairy-free butter, and your choice of unsweetened plant-based milk, these mashed potatoes are irresistibly smooth and lusciously creamy. Infuse an optional hint of garlic for a subtle depth of flavor, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a gorgeous garnish. Perfect for holiday feasts, weeknight dinners, or as a soul-soothing side dish, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare in under 35 minutes. Whether you're vegan or just looking for a comforting dairy-free option, these mashed potatoes deliver a feel-good indulgence everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 cup Unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond, oat, or soy)
- 4 tablespoons Vegan butter
- 2 cloves Garlic (optional, for infused flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly-sized chunks, about 1.5 inches in diameter, to ensure even cooking.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
While the potatoes cook, warm the plant-based milk in a small saucepan over low heat. If using garlic, smash the cloves and add them to the milk to infuse it with flavor. Do not boil the milk; just heat it gently and then remove the garlic before use.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly in a colander and return them to the pot. Let them sit in the pot for a minute to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
Add the vegan butter to the pot with the potatoes and mash them using a potato masher or ricer until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the warmed plant-based milk to the mashed potatoes, stirring constantly, until you achieve your desired consistency.
Season with ground black pepper and adjust the salt to taste.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2998 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.1 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 5275 mg | 112% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
