Vegan Mashed Potatoes | Easy Recipe (2024)

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Making this best creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes with roasted garlic recipe is so quick and easy! Transform those good ‘ol potatoes into this flavorful golden side dish using basic plant-based ingredients and a few simple steps! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free and so flavorful – a certified crowd-pleaser!

The Best Easy Vegan Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Holiday celebrations just won’t be complete without a bowl of fluffy and comforting mashed potatoes. It is probably one of the most sought-after Thanksgiving and Christmas side dishes out there. So if you are looking for a vegan version that is as uncomplicated as it gets, then you are in for a treat with this one!

What kind of Potatoes to use?

Make sure to use starchy potatoes and not the waxy ones. If you want to have the smoothest and creamiest mashed potatoes, Yukon Gold is your best option. It has a medium starch content that makes it ideal for mashing once boiled. Plus – it inherently has a buttery taste that makes it even more ideal. You can also use Russet or Idaho potatoes. They are starchier compared to Yukon so you need to make sure to carefully watch the moisture content when cooking them.

Ingredient Notes and Possible Alternatives

Potatoes: you can also replace some of the potatoes with sweet potatoes or other vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, parsnip, celery root, etc.
Olive oil: I love using extra virgin olive oil, but you can use any olive oil you have available. If you want to make it oil-free, I recommend using full-fat coconut milk because it’s richer than most dairy-free milk.
Garlic: minced and roasted to give a subtle sweetness and mellower flavorcompared to using raw garlic.
Vegan butter: you could also use plant-based margarine or try cashew butter instead.
Non-dairy milk: you can use almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, or soy milk. If you do not have milk on hand, you can use vegetable stock, plain water, or leftover potato cooking water.
Salt and Pepper: to taste
Fresh herbs: To garnish I used fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, and toasted pine nuts. However, feel free to use other herbs and spices to make it even more flavorful! You can also stir in some spinach or kale to add more vitamins and nutrients to your dish.

How to make the best Vegan Mashed Potatoes

As mentioned before this recipe is super simple and can be done in just a few minutes! Anyway, I recommend watching the recipe video to see the visual step-by-step instruction first. Then you’ll find the full recipe with exact measurements in the recipe card below!

Start by placing chopped potatoes in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes and sprinkle in some salt.Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.
In the meantime, sauté the garlic in a small pan with a bit of olive oil while stirring constantly. Then remove from the pan, transfer to a small bowl, and set aside.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain the water, and allow them to steam dry for 1-2 minutes with the lid off. Use a potato ricer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes. Then add roasted garlic, melted vegan butter, dairy-free milk, salt, and black pepper to taste and stir briefly until creamy.
If desired drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh herbs and toasted pine nuts. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips when making Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Cut your potatoes into large pieces. This is to prevent too much water from seeping in.
I recommend using either a potato ricer or a potato masher instead of a food processor or blender. Overly mashed potatoes tend to result in gummy consistency.
Also, do not over stir your mashed potatoes. Since they are high in starch, over-working them will produce a gluey mixture.
After mashing the potatoes, make sure to add the vegan butter first before the plant milk. This will keep the mixture creamy instead of watery.
Add the milk gradually. Do not pour it all at the same time. Check if you need less or add more depending on the level of creaminess you are aiming for.

What to serve with Vegan Mashed Potatoes?

I personally love pairing this with my Vegan Meatloaf, Vegan No-meat Balls, and Vegan Gravy, especially during Thanksgiving or Christmas. Or any time of the year when I am craving for a satisfying and hearty comfort meal, actually!

But aside from being one of the most popular holiday side dishes, it is also a key ingredient when I am making Shepherd’s Pie, Gnocchi, and Potato Cakes.It’s a great way to use up any left-overs you might have.

How to store Mashed Potatoes

If you have any leftovers that you are planning to keep for later, make sure to refrigerate them in an airtight container. You can keep it in your fridge for 3 days before reheating. It can also be stored in the freezer for a month but I find it tastes best when served immediately.

If frozen, thaw your mashed potatoes in the refrigerator overnight. You can reheat using a stovetop, oven, or microwave. If they turn watery after reheating, stir in some non-dairy milk and vegan butter to make it creamier. Add some seasoning as a final fix before serving.

This Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes Recipe is:

Dairy-free (lactose-free)
Creamy
Fluffy
Light
Versatile
Healthy
Hearty
Flavorful
Nutritious
Perfect as a side dish for lunch or dinner!

More vegan potato recipes

Looking for more vegan potato recipes to serve for lunch or dinner? Here are a few suggestions:

Crispy Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
Vegan Potato Bake
Mexican Sweet Potato Skins
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Crispy French Fries
Vegan Potato Cakes
Vegan Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Classic Homemade Vegan Gnocchi
Gnocchi Vegetable Stir-fry
Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils

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The Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Author: Bianca Zapatka

Making this rich, creamy and garlicky Vegan Mashed Potatoes is so quick and simple! Transform those good ‘ol potatoes into this golden and buttery side dish using basic plant-based ingredients and a few simple steps! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free and so flavorful- a certified crowd-pleaser!

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Ingredients

2 lbs (1 kg) potatoes peeled
1-2 tsp (2 tsp) olive oil + more to garnish
3-4 cloves garlic minced
3 tbsp (2 tbsp) vegan butter melted
½ cup (120 ml) non-dairy milk or less/more to desired creaminess
1 tsp salt or to taste
black pepper to taste

To garnish (optional)

fresh herbs e.g. parsley, thyme, rosemary
pine nuts

Instructions

*Note: I recommend watching the recipe video and checking out the tips above!

Peel and chop the potatoes (or leave the peel on and just wash thoroughly).
Place potatoes in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes and sprinkle in some salt.Bring to a boil and cook until knife-tender, about 15 minutes (check with a knife).
In the meantime, heat a bit of olive oil in a small pan. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the pan and transfer to a small bowl. Set aside.
Once the potatoes are done cooking, drain the water, then return the potatoes to the pot and allow them to steam dry for 1-2 minutes with the lid off.
Use a potato ricer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes into a large bowl. Add roasted garlic, melted vegan butter, dairy-free milk, salt, and black pepper to taste and stir until creamy.
Drizzle with olive oil (optional) and garnish with fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, and toasted pine nuts or any toppings you like.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

You can also replace some of the potatoes with sweet potatoes or other vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, parsnip, celery root, etc.
Feel free to add other spices or stir in additional spinach or kale to make it more special.
If using oil instead of vegan butter, I recommend using a little less dairy-free milk. For an oil-free option, use full-fat coconut milk because it’s richer than most dairy-free milk. You could also add margarine or try cashew butter instead of vegan butter.
Please read my blog post for storing instruction and serving suggestions.

Nutritions

Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.

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Vegan Mashed Potatoes | Easy Recipe (2024)

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You can use what you have on hand: Flour, cornstarch, or powdered milk are all solid options that are probably already in your pantry. Potato flour and potato starch would work as well. Stir in the thickening agent gradually, about a tablespoon at a time, until the potatoes have reached your desired consistency.

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Lumpy mashed potatoes generally mean undercooked potatoes. If you get to this point and you realize you've undercooked your potatoes, just add a little bit of milk or cream and cook the potatoes over a low heat until the lumps begin to soften.

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Soy Milk. Soy milk is the OG of non-dairy milk and is made by soaking soybeans (which have been hulled and ground) in water. Soybeans contain essential amino acids, high levels of protein, and iron, and soy milk has lower fat and cholesterol levels than cow's milk.

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If you need to swap out both the butter and milk in mashed potatoes your best option is to use vegetable broth or the cooking liquid from the boiled potatoes in place of the milk. Also, add another fat such as olive oil to the potatoes to replace the butter.

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What happens if you don't have milk for mashed potatoes? ›

Using vegetable broth or stock is the best substitute because it adds flavor and moisture, making it my favorite substitution. Potato boiling water - Reusing the starchy water that you boiled your potatoes in is a great way to add moisture to mashed potatoes.

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Regular flour can also be used to thicken your potatoes as well, but I don't love using it because its raw flavor needs to be cooked out, and it more noticeably dulls the flavor of the potatoes themselves.

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Milk – It smooths the starchy potatoes into an incredibly creamy mash. Use whole milk for the creamiest results. Sour cream – Technically, this ingredient is optional. If you skip it, the recipe will still come out great.

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I can't think of a single reason to waste good cream on mashed potatoes—especially since a little milk of any fat percentage (I use whole milk), or a little butter with some chicken stock will do just as well. Or (in the case of the butter and chicken stock) make for richer flavor.

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Whisk a little cornstarch into the warm potatoes, only a teaspoon at a time, until the potatoes thicken to your liking. The potatoes must be warm. You can also use tapioca starch or potato starch, although most cooks are less likely to have those products on hand.

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Tip #3: Don't Overcook or Undercook the Potatoes

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