Vegan Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Spinach
Transform your classic comfort food with this recipe for Vegan Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Spinach, a plant-based twist that doesn't skimp on flavor. Featuring fluffy russet potatoes mashed to perfection with silky unsweetened almond milk and rich vegan butter, this dish is elevated with the cheesy flavor of nutritional yeast and a vibrant pop of sautéed garlic-infused spinach. Ready in just 40 minutes, this creamy and nutrient-packed side dish is dairy-free, gluten-free, and irresistibly satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday table, these mashed potatoes are guaranteed to become a new favorite for vegans and non-vegans alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, approximately 1-inch in size.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic cloves, minced, to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add the vegan butter to the potatoes and use a potato masher to begin mashing them.
Slowly pour in the unsweetened almond milk while continuing to mash the potatoes until you reach your desired creaminess.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.
Fold in the sautéed spinach and garlic, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mashed potatoes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
Serve the vegan creamy mashed potatoes with spinach hot, garnished with additional nutritional yeast or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.7 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3151 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.6 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 876 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 5560 mg | 118% | |
*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.
