Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Heaven is the only word that can truly describe this dish. (really) Roasted garlic, plant based cream, butter, and fresh herbs and seasonings all come alive in these creamy vegan mashed potatoes. Serve them with gravy, or as a stand alone dish. Trust me, they're anything but bland.
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- 10 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup potato's cooking water
- 1/2 tsp vegetable buillon Better Than Bouillon's vegetable base
- 1½ cup almond or oat milk, unsweetened (try to get something neutral in taste)
- 4 tbsp vegan butter (optional)
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/4 cup chives, freshly sliced
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp salt ( to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Finely slice the chives and set aside.
- Cur the top of the clove of garlic with a sharp knife to expose the top of each clove. Wrap the head of garlic in foil. Place the garlic in the oven to roast for around 40 minutes at 425°F. Once finished roasting, remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, season a large pot of water generously (a couple tbsps) with salt and bring it to a boil over high heat. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1 - 2 inch cubes. Once the water boils, add the cubed potatoes and cook for 20 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of the potato cooking water and set aside. Strain the potatoes over a colander and transfer them to a bowl for mashing. Squeeze the garlic cloves into the bowl from the head of garlic (be careful not to include any of the skin). Add the reserved potato water, plant milk, vegan butter (if using), and remaining ingredients to the bowl. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Tip: you can use an immersion blender to get ultra smooth mashed potatoes... Just be careful not to over mash!
- Taste the potatoes and adjust the seasonings as necessary. Serve these potatoes immediately. Store any leftover mashed potatoes in the fridge, where they will keep for 5 - 7 days in an airtight container.
Notes
FAQ
My mashed potatoes seem super runny?! - This one is easy! If your potato recipe turns out runny, odds are your potatoes were on the smaller side and you're running a bit short. Cook up a few more potatoes and mash them in a large bowl. Then, add the runny potatoes to the freshly mashed ones until you achieve the desired texture.
Can you make this recipe without roasted garlic? - You sure can. BUT, it's a big part of what makes these potatoes so good. If you're skipping the roasted garlic because you're in a real-time crunch, then at least saute some garlic cloves in a pan or add some garlic powder. You've just got to add garlic somewhere!
Essential Tools
potato masher
large pot
peeler + chef's knife
wooden spoons
strainer basket