Garlic Herb Dairy-Free Vegan Mashed Potatoes
These creamy Garlic Herb Dairy-Free Vegan Mashed Potatoes are a delicious and wholesome side dish. Made with tender potatoes, unsweetened dairy-free milk, vegan butter, fresh garlic, chives, and parsley, they offer a rich flavor and smooth texture, perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Potato masher or ricer
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into equal-sized chunks
- 1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk (soy, oat, or almond)
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced or roasted
- 1/4 cup fresh chives finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Place peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly, optionally drying them further in the pot over low heat.
- Return potatoes to the pot and mash until smooth, being careful not to over-mash.
- In a separate saucepan, warm dairy-free milk and melt vegan butter, then add minced or roasted garlic.
- Pour the warm milk and butter mixture into the mashed potatoes and stir until creamy.
- Stir in fresh chives, parsley, salt, and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
These dairy-free mashed potatoes are a versatile side dish. For an extra rich flavor, roast the garlic beforehand. Adjust the consistency by adding more dairy-free milk if desired.