Vegan Mashed Potatoes Recipe
A creamy and comforting recipe for Vegan Mashed Potatoes featuring russet potatoes blended with a flavorful garlic and onion puree, vegan butter, and unsweetened almond milk. This dairy-free scramble offers a perfect side dish for any meal, boasting rich taste and smooth texture without any animal products.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Vegetables
- 3 lbs russet potatoes
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
Liquid & Fats
- 1 1/2 cups vegan butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened unflavored almond milk
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Prepare Potatoes: Rinse and scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Place them in a large pot for boiling.
- Boil Potatoes: Cover the potatoes with hot water, ensuring they are fully submerged, and generously salt the water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Cook Until Tender: Boil the potatoes until a fork or knife pierces through easily, indicating they are soft and cooked through, approximately 20-25 minutes depending on size.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: While the potatoes cook, heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent and the mixture is softened.
- Make Garlic-Onion Puree: Transfer the sautéed garlic and onions to a blender or food processor. Add the unsweetened almond milk and blend until a smooth paste is formed.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Mash them with a potato masher or fork until smooth but still slightly textured.
- Combine and Season: Stir in the garlic-onion puree, softened vegan butter, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed, and serve warm.
Notes
- For creamier mashed potatoes, add more almond milk gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Russet potatoes work best for mashing due to their high starch content.
- Sautéing the garlic and onions enhances their flavor which blends smoothly into the potatoes.
- Use vegan butter that is soft but not melted for better texture and incorporation.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made with any plant-based milk to suit preferences.
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