Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Vegan mashed potatoes are a must for your dinner table.

They are deliciously garlicky, starchy, and creamy.

Everyone will love them, vegans and non-vegans alike.

Vegan Mashed Potatoes in a Bowl Topped with Butter, Cracked Pepper, and Chives

Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman

Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman

I was a veganfor a few years and Thanksgiving was always a stressful holiday.

One year I had enough and I decided to throw my own vegan Thanksgiving party.

Roasted garlic gives them a complex, savory, and slightly sweet flavor.

Vegan Mashed Potatoes in a Bowl Topped with Butter, Cracked Pepper, and Chives Next to a Saucer with More Butter

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They are best served with a dab of vegan butter and a sprinkle of chopped chives on top.

Yukon Gold potatoes also work well.

I use oat milk in this recipe because of its creamy texture and slightly sweet flavor.

Vegan Mashed Potatoes in a Pot Next to a Saucer of Butter Slices

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If you do not like oat milk, soy milk or coconut milk also works well.

Recipe Variations

This recipe can easily be altered to fit your preferences.

Let cool and simply re-wrap the whole head in foil and transfer it to the fridge.

Garlic in Aluminum Foil for Vegan Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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If youd prefer a more neutral flavor, replace some or all of the oil with avocado oil.

For an extra buttery mash, use vegan butter.

Wrap the aluminum foil around the garlic.

Roasted Garlic on a Small Plate for Mashed Potatoes Vegan Recipe

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Unwrap and let cool for 15 minutes.

Use your hand to squeeze the softened garlic into a bowl, discarding the skin.

The water line should sit 1 to 2 inches above the potatoes.

Boiled and Skinned Potatoes in a Colander for Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Place the pot over high heat and bring it to a boil.

Turn off the heat and drain the potatoes in a colander.

Add the potatoes back to the pot and turn the stove to medium-low heat.

Boiled and Peeled Potatoes in a Pot for Vegan Mashed Potatoes

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Saute the potatoes over the heat for 1 to 2 minutes to cook off any lingering water.

Turn off the heat.

Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Potatoes Mashed in Bowl Using a Potato Masher

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Serve the mashed potatoes warm with a dollop of vegan butter and a sprinkle of chopped chives.

Leftover mashed potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Vegan Mashed Potatoes in a Bowl

Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman

Vegan Mashed Potatoes in a Bowl Topped with Butter, Cracked Pepper, and Chives

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