VEGAN MASHED POTATOES
If you think cream and butter are required to make amazing mashed potatoes, then this recipe might surprise you. It calls for Yukon Gold potatoes, which are naturally creamier than russets and need only to be mashed with a little of their cooking water to become rich and fluffy. Sizzling shallots in a generous amount of olive oil infuses the oil with flavor before it's swirled into the potatoes. The finished mash is topped with the crispy shallots for a delightful, savory crunch. You could also fry a rosemary sprig in the same oil, or skip it and just add several pats of vegan butter. Whatever you do, remember to season the mashed potatoes generously. Mashed potatoes need lots of salt, especially those without dairy.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Put them in a large saucepan, add 2 tablespoons salt, and cover potatoes with water by 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to medium and let cook until piercing with a fork yields no resistance, about 15 minutes.
- While the potatoes cook, put the olive oil and shallots in a large skillet, and set up a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. Heat the shallots over medium-high. When they start to bubble, reduce the heat to medium and cook until golden brown, 5 to 9 minutes. (Lower the heat if they are cooking too quickly). Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the paper towels, and season with salt. Reserve the oil.
- Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash the potatoes over low heat using a potato masher or wooden spoon until completely mashed. Add the reserved potato water 1 tablespoon at a time, vigorously stirring until the potatoes are smooth and come together. (You will use about 1/2 cup.) Taste, season with salt, then stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved oil. Serve topped with crispy shallots, black pepper and more of the oil, if desired.
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bean The red fox
[email protected]I love making these mashed potatoes for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.
Raziq Syazani
[email protected]These mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for a holiday meal. They're creamy, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ofoegbu Okechukwu
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to customize. You can add different herbs, spices, or vegetables to suit your taste.
Muhammed Ramzan
[email protected]These mashed potatoes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Just reheat them and add some roasted garlic and fresh herbs.
Kingsley Thapa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but I loved these mashed potatoes. The cauliflower flavor was very subtle and the potatoes were so creamy and delicious.
Lawrence Rank
[email protected]I love the addition of roasted garlic to these mashed potatoes. It gives them a really nice depth of flavor.
Hk Khan
[email protected]These mashed potatoes are the perfect comfort food. They're so creamy and fluffy, and they just melt in your mouth.
Eleanor Ball
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a vegan mashed potato recipe that tastes just like the real thing, and this one fits the bill perfectly.
Hafiz Mudassar
[email protected]I made these mashed potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how creamy and flavorful they were.
Adult Zimema
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great everyday side dish.
jalil ahmed
[email protected]These mashed potatoes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them and didn't even realize they were eating cauliflower.
Joanne Sharp
[email protected]I'm not vegan, but I loved these mashed potatoes. They were so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.
Maryan Yaasiin
[email protected]I made these mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, even my picky uncle! They were creamy, fluffy, and full of flavor.
Amila Balage
[email protected]These mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Ashraf Adam
[email protected]I love this recipe! The potatoes are so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sheraz Kiani
[email protected]I was skeptical about making vegan mashed potatoes, but this recipe proved me wrong. They were fluffy, creamy, and tasted just like the real thing. I'll be making these again for sure!
xxx god
[email protected]These vegan mashed potatoes were a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the creamy texture and flavorful seasoning. I will definitely be making this recipe again.