Description
This Simple Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a creamy, flavorful alternative to traditional mashed potatoes using olive oil and unsweetened plant-based milk. Perfect for those avoiding dairy, it features tender Yukon Gold potatoes enhanced with garlic and optional fresh herbs for a delicious, comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
Flavorings
- 3 cloves garlic (minced or roasted)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs (optional, such as chives or parsley)
Liquids and Fats
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
Seasonings
- 1½ teaspoons salt (plus more for boiling)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes: Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into equal-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
- Boil potatoes: Place the potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water to season the potatoes as they cook.
- Cook until tender: Bring the water to a boil over high heat and cook the potatoes for 15–20 minutes until they are fork-tender and easily pierced.
- Drain and steam dry: Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and let them steam dry for about 2 minutes; this helps remove excess moisture for fluffier mashed potatoes.
- Combine with olive oil and garlic: Return the drained potatoes to the pot, add the olive oil and minced or roasted garlic to infuse flavor while mashing.
- Mash potatoes: Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Add plant-based milk: Gradually pour in the warm unsweetened plant-based milk while stirring gently until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Season: Add salt and black pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle fresh chopped herbs such as chives or parsley on top for extra freshness and serve the mashed potatoes warm.
Notes
- Using Yukon Gold potatoes provides a naturally creamy texture ideal for mashing.
- You can substitute any unsweetened plant-based milk like almond, oat, or soy according to your preference.
- Roasted garlic adds a sweeter, milder flavor compared to minced raw garlic.
- Allowing the potatoes to steam dry after draining prevents watery mashed potatoes.
- Adjust the amount of plant-based milk to achieve your favorite texture.
- Fresh herbs are optional but add a nice pop of color and flavor.
- For extra richness, consider adding a vegan butter alternative instead of olive oil.
