This mashed potatoes recipe is the best comfort food and completely plant based. Full of chunky red skin potatoes, roasted garlic, and chives, you won't believe this mashed red potatoes recipe is dairy free.
2Tablespoonsfresh chivesminced; plus extra for garnish
1/2teaspoondried rosemary
1/3cupvegan butterI use Earth Balance (can substitute with regular butter if not vegan)
1cupunsweetened almond milkcan substitute with non-dairy milk
1teaspoonsaltplus more to taste
fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
Scrub potatoes until cool water and peel off some of the potato skin. How much you peel off is up to you! Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
In a large pot, add potatoes and fill the pot with water until potatoes are submerged in water. Add 2 Tablespoons of salt (this sounds like a lot, but most of it does not get into the potatoes. Just helps seasons while they cook)
Put the lid on and reduce heat. Let cook for 20 minutes. When potatoes are fully cooked, you should be able to pierce them with a fork easily.
Drain potatoes and let the steam release. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher. Add roasted garlic and mash some more. If you like your mashed potatoes on the chunkier side, make sure not to over mash.
Add chives, rosemary, butter, milk, salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I added an additional 1/2 teaspoon of salt (potatoes love salt!)
Garnish with chives, extra butter, and black pepper. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Roasted garlic is really soft and has a very mild taste compared to raw garlic. If you like chunks of roasted garlic, mash the cloves with the potatoes. Or mash them into a puree then add to the mashed potatoes.
Let the potatoes cool completely and then transfer to a container with a lid. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
When reheating, potatoes might be a little dry. I recommend adding a little bit of milk and microwaving.