CREAMY VEGAN MASHED POTATOES

Whether you are vegan or lactose intolerant, you need no recipe for mashed potatoes without milk. This dairy-free mashed potatoes recipe leaves no one craving or missing the milk.

Roasted garlic or minced fresh garlic adds a ton of flavor to this recipe, and the use of vegan butter gives them the “dairy flavor” that you crave.

Specks of green lively it up with color and flavor from the chopped fresh chives making it very aromatic.

Your mouth will be jumping with joy without any guilt or worry.

So please do yourself a favor and try my dairy-free mashed potatoes recipe, you will never again make them any different.

INGREDIENTS FOR CREAMY VEGAN MASHED POTATOES

• 6-8 medium-sized Yukon gold potatoes cut into cubes, skin on
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Water to cover
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp ground pepper
• 5 minced cloves of garlic, raw or roasted
• 3-4 tbsp vegan butter (I use Earth Balance)
• ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY VEGAN MASHED POTATOES

Follow the recipe below, and make sure to read through the frequently asked questions and pro tips to bake the Best Creamy Vegan mashed Potatoes.

• Step 1. Cut potatoes into cubes, leave the skin on. If you don’t like the skin, you can peel them.

• Step 2. Add enough salted water to cook potatoes to a pot, bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain water.

• Step 3. Using a potato masher, mash them until desired consistency. Add minced garlic, chopped chives, and vegan butter.

• Step 4. Mix everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

CAN I USE COCONUT MILK INSTEAD OF MILK FOR CREAMY VEGAN MASHED POTATOES?

This is a mashed potato with no milk recipe, but by all means, you can add coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, or any other non-dairy milk if you feel it needs a little liquid.

Just make sure to use the right amount as not to get soggy mashed potatoes.

HOW TO BOIL POTATOES FOR CREAMY VEGAN MASHED POTATOES?

Make sure to add salt to the water before boiling your potatoes.

This adds a lot of flavors. You can boil them with or without skin. Removing the skin will result in creamier mashed potatoes.

HOW TO MASH POTATOES WITHOUT A MASHER

You really don’t need a masher to make fluffy mashed potatoes. You can very well use a fork.

Mash each potato cube with the fork, make sure it is well mashed, and then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well using the fork. Continue mashing until desired consistency is achieved.

HOW LONG DO YOU BOIL POTATOES FOR CREAMY VEGAN MASHED POTATOES?

This really depends on the size of the cubes of the cut potatoes. It is really important not to over boil your potatoes or your mashed potatoes will be runny and watery.

Pay attention after the first 6-8 minutes of boiling and insert the tip of a knife into the cubes.

If they are tender, drain them. Cutting all cubes roughly the same size assures an even cooking time for all potato cubes.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO REHEAT CREAMY VEGAN MASHED POTATOES

You can microwave leftover dairy-free mashed potatoes or reheat them on the stovetop.

The best way to get them creamy again is to add a tablespoon of water or dairy-free milk before reheating them.

This will make up for any moisture they might have lost during refrigeration.

WHAT GOES WITH NO MILK MASHED POTATOES?

I think dairy-free, creamy vegan mashed potatoes are the perfect match for meatloaf, turkey, or fried chicken. But your imagination is the limit!

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