Description
Creamy vegan mashed potatoes made with garlic, plant milk, and olive oil. Perfect side dish for holidays or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
2 lbs (1 kg) potatoes, peeled
1–2 tsp olive oil + more to garnish
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp vegan butter, melted
½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened plant-based milk
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
Black pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
Toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes).
Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden; set aside.
Drain the potatoes and steam dry for 1-2 minutes.
Mash the potatoes using a masher or ricer.
Add garlic, vegan butter, plant milk, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.
Adjust texture with more milk if needed.
Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with herbs and pine nuts.
Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for the best texture.
Make ahead and reheat with plant milk to restore creaminess.
Add nutritional yeast or chives for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled + Mashed
- Cuisine: American, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg