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The Creamiest Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Super creamy vegan mashed potatoes made with cashew cream, roasted garlic, and crispy shallots. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy meal!
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mashed Potatoes, Thanksgiving, Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 245kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • Heavy skillet
  • Small skillet
  • Stand mixer or potato masher
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients

For the cashew cream

  • 1 cup water boiling
  • 1/2 cup cashews soaked in hot water

For the potatoes

  • 2.5 lb gold potatoes peeled if desired, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic roasted
  • 4 tbsp Earth Balance butter or vegan butter of choice
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste

For the topping

  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for frying shallots

Instructions

  1. Boil 1 cup water and pour over cashews in a bowl. Let soak 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Peel potatoes if desired, chop into 1/2 inch pieces, and boil about 20 minutes, until fork tender.
  3. Roast garlic: place 4 unpeeled cloves in a dry heavy skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until browned on all sides (about 15 minutes). Cool, then peel and trim ends.
  4. Crispy shallots: heat olive oil in a small skillet, add minced shallot, and cook while stirring until golden and crispy. Remove from heat.
  5. Blend soaked cashews, soaking water, and roasted garlic until smooth, 1–3 minutes depending on blender strength.
  6. Drain cooked potatoes. Place in stand mixer bowl (or use a large bowl with a masher). Add cashew cream, butter, and salt. Mix or mash until desired texture, 5 minutes for slightly lumpy, up to 10 for smooth.
  7. Serve hot topped with crispy shallots. Enjoy!

Notes

If your skillet is large, add a bit more olive oil when frying shallots to keep them from burning. Serves 6 as a side dish, or 4 as a main course.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg