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Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Vegan Mashed Potatoes

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These vegan mashed potatoes are so creamy and delicious your non-vegan friends will never notice the difference. Contrary to popular belief potatoes are your friendly vegetable loaded with vitamin C.
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Course Side Dish
Servings 8
Calories 243 kcal
Cook Time 16 minutes

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • potato ricer or potato masher
  • whisk or frother for plant milk

Ingredients
  

  • 6 med gold potatoes about 1½ pounds
  • ½ cup plant milk (plain, unsweetened) frothed or warmed
  • ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth warmed
  • 4 tbsp vegan butter
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • chives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Peel the potatoes if desired. Then, cut them into quarters.
    6 med gold potatoes
  • Add potatoes to a large pot. Fill with cold water, about an inch or two above the potatoes. Bring to a boil and let cook until the potatoes are soft and fork-tender, about 12-16 minutes.
  • Carefully drain the potatoes into a colander. Then, put the potatoes back into the warm pot.
  • Mash potatoes with a potato ricer or potato masher.
  • Add in the frothed plant milk, warm vegetable stock, vegan mayo, vegan butter Stir well.
    ½ cup plant milk (plain, unsweetened), ½ cup vegan mayonnaise, ¼ cup vegetable broth, 4 tbsp vegan butter
  • If you think the potatoes need more moisture, add more vegan mayo.
  • Garnish with fresh chives. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    salt, pepper, chives

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Tips for Making the Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Here are a few tips to make sure your mashed potatoes turn out creamy, fluffy, and full of flavor:
  1. Choose Gold Potatoes for Extra Creaminess
    Gold potatoes have a naturally buttery flavor and creamy texture, so they’re perfect for mashed potatoes. They don’t require a lot of extra fat to taste indulgent, which makes them a great base for vegan recipes.
  2. Warm the Plant Milk and Broth
    Adding warm (rather than cold) liquids to the potatoes helps keep them creamy and fluffy, preventing them from getting gummy. I like to froth the plant milk for even more creaminess—it’s a simple trick that makes a big difference.
  3. Use a Potato Ricer or Masher
    A potato ricer is my go-to tool for the smoothest mashed potatoes, but a good potato masher works well too. Just be careful not to over-mash, as it can make the potatoes gluey.

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

Making perfect mashed potatoes is easy with these kitchen tools:
  1. Potato Ricer or Masher
    Using a ricer or masher keeps the potatoes fluffy and smooth, avoiding the risk of over-mashing them.
  2. Large Saucepan
    A big pot is ideal for cooking the potatoes evenly. Make sure to use enough water so they cook through without drying out.
  3. Whisk or Frother for Plant Milk
    A small whisk or frother works well for warming and frothing the plant milk, adding even more creaminess to the final texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal
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