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Vegan mashed potatoes served with fresh parsley and vegan buttery with gravy boat visible in the background.

Vegan Mashed Potatoes

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Super simple, affordable, and foolproof recipe for vegan mashed potatoes. Perfect for the holiday season!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, European
Keyword mashed potatoes, one pot wonders, plant based holiday recipe, plant based mashed potatoes, plant based thanksgiving, plant-based christmas, vegan holiday recipe, vegan mashed potato recipe, vegan mashed potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 280.7
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Yukon gold potatoes about 9 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup plant-based milk unsweetened, I recommend soy or almond
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter heaping, more as desired to serve
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly cracked, to taste
  • fresh parsley or chives chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, add the potato chunks, vegetable broth, and plant-based milk. The liquid should come over halfway up the potatoes. Cover the pot with a lid.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 25 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork/fall apart tender.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and add the plant-based butter. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes directly in the pot until smooth or to your desired texture.
  • If needed, stir in additional plant-based milk to reach your preferred consistency.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, more vegan butter or chives for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • If you like to add extras to your mashed potatoes, be my guest!
  • If you use a different type of potatoes, be careful not to overcook. Some varieties are better suited for mash than others!
  • Depending on your preference and dietary restrictions, you can use any plant-based milk. You can even make your own oat milk or almond milk if you want to go the extra mile.
  • If your local stores don't carry vegan butter, you can use refined coconut oil instead.
  • Want to add extra nutrients into your vegan mashed potatoes? Use hidden veggie broth or throw in some herb broth bombs.
  • The recipe yields 4-6 servings, depending on how generous your helpings are.

Nutrition

Calories: 280.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.9g | Protein: 7.3g | Fat: 4.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 1329.9mg | Fiber: 6.8g | Sugar: 3.9g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 62.4mg | Calcium: 91.4mg | Iron: 2.6mg