Vegan Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes recipe, a dairy-free delight that's buttery, rich, and irresistibly smooth. Made with the naturally golden and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, this recipe combines plant-based ingredients like vegan butter, unsweetened almond milk, and nutritional yeast for a luscious texture and deep umami flavor. Sautéed garlic adds a subtle aromatic depth, while fresh chives provide a bright finish that elevates every spoonful. Perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, or anytime you're craving classic mashed potatoes with a healthy twist, this quick 40-minute recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress. Whether you're vegan or simply looking to explore dairy-free alternatives, these mashed potatoes are a crowd-pleasing side dish brimming with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 4 tablespoons Vegan butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into evenly-sized chunks (about 1-2 inches).
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the unsweetened almond milk in a saucepan over low heat until it's warm but not boiling.
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Remove from the heat.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly and return them to the pot.
Add the vegan butter, warmed almond milk, sautéed garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and ground black pepper to the pot with the potatoes.
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Fold in the chopped fresh chives, reserving a few for garnish.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, garnish with the remaining chives, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 885 mg | 19% | |
*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.
