Vegan Mashed Potatoes
These German-style vegan mashed potatoes are super decadent and fluffy. Serve as a delicious comforting vegan side dish for dinners and holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas! Plus, this mash is so creamy - no-one would guess that it's 100% dairy-free!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 pounds (1000 g) potatoes (*see notes)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dairy-free milk (*see notes)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved cooking water
- 1 1/2 - 2 tsp sea salt divided
- Black pepper, nutmeg (ground) to taste
- Fresh herbs to garnish (I used chives)
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil (more to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and slice potatoes into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces and add them to a large pot. Pour in water to cover the potatoes by a few inches and also add about 1 tsp of salt. Bring it to a boil and cook the potatoes covered for around 15 minutes, or until soft.
- Drain the water from the pot but reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Mash the potatoes in the pot with a potato masher.
- Pour in the plant-based milk, a little at a time, mashing in-between. Also add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Then add in the reserved cooking water, gradually, while mashing, until you reach the creamy consistency that you desire.
- Taste it and add more salt/pepper or nutmeg if needed and optionally a little olive oil or dairy-free butter.
- Garnish with fresh chives, drizzle with olive oil, and serve. Enjoy! Check out the serving suggestions in the blog post.
Notes
- Potatoes: I recommend using Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. Please do not use waxy potatoes.
- Milk: I always use canned coconut milk (the lite version doesn't really taste like coconut, and it makes the mash creamy). You can use any other plant-based milk of choice, but the mash won't be as creamy and rich.
- Nutmeg: Trust me! I am German and Germans ALWAYS season potatoes with nutmeg, especially mashed potatoes. Use just a dash first if you are unsure, you can always add more.
- Oil: I used extra virgin olive oil to drizzle the mash. You can also add it directly to the mash, especially if you are using low-fat milk. Alternatively, you can use vegan butter instead of oil.
- Optional add-ins: I sometimes like to add roasted onions or roasted garlic for additional flavor!
- Potato masher: You can also use a potato ricer. If you want a super smooth mash, then use an immersion blender. It might turn out a bit "gummy" though, so don't do that if you prefer a fluffy mash.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
217
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.