Almond Milk Mashed Potatoes
Serving Size: 6 servings
DESCRIPTION
These almond milk mashed potatoes are creamy, fluffy, and full of savory flavor. Made with Russet potatoes, unsweetened almond milk, vegan butter, and simple seasonings, they’re an easy dairy-free side dish ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, Thanksgiving, or holiday meals!
EQUIPMENT
- Pot (large) to cook the potatoes
- Colander or Strainer to drain the water
- Mixing Bowl (large) to mash the potatoes in
- Potato Masher to mash the potatoes
- Whisk to mix the the sauce
- Spatula to fold the potatoes
- Vegetable Peeler to peel the potatoes
- Kitchen Knife (sharp) to cut the potatoes
INGREDIENTS
- 4 whole Russet potatoes large
- 1 ¼ cup almond milk (room temperature) I usually go with the Organic Unsweetened Almond Beverage from Trader Joe's
- ⅓ cup vegan butter (melted) I use the Oat Milk Butter from Miyokos brand
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup Italian parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoon chives chopped
METHOD
- Prep the potatoes: Wash, peel, and roughly chop the potatoes.
- Cook: Add the potatoes to a large pot of boiling water. Partially cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Mash: Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same pot, add the vegan butter, almond milk, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Whisk over medium-low heat until warm and combined.
- Combine: Add the mashed potatoes to the sauce. Gently fold with a spatula over low heat until creamy and evenly combined.
- Finish: Fold in the fresh parsley and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh chives.
- Optional: Drizzle with extra melted vegan butter and finish with freshly cracked black pepper.
NOTES
- Use unsweetened almond milk: Choose plain, unsweetened almond milk. Sweetened or vanilla varieties can give the potatoes an unwanted sweetness.
- Drain the potatoes well: Excess water can make mashed potatoes thin or watery, so let them drain thoroughly before mashing.
- Don’t overmix: Mash the potatoes with a potato masher just until smooth. Overworking them can make the texture gummy.
- Adjust the consistency: If the mashed potatoes are thicker than you like, stir in a small splash of warm almond milk until they reach your preferred consistency.
- For serving: Top with fresh chives, cracked black pepper, and an extra drizzle of melted vegan butter, if desired.
NUTRITION
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
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