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Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2
Slice about 1/4 off the top of the head of garlic to expose some cloves. Rub all over with the olive oil. Wrap garlic head in a small sheet of foil.
3
Roast the garlic directly on middle rack of oven until garlic cloves are tender (open up to check), about 30 minutes.
4
Check to see that garlic is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
5
Let garlic stand until cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch chunks.
6
Transfer potatoes to a large saucepan or Dutch oven and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain in a colander. Return potatoes to saucepan.
7
Add the almond milk, vegan butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper to potatoes. Mash with a large fork or potato masher until fairly smooth.
8
Squeeze the roasted garlic out of papery skins and add to potatoes. Stir to combine. Season to taste with more salt and pepper if desired.
9
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional vegan butter or olive oil if served.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Simultaneous Cooking Strategy ⏱️Start roasting garlic at 400°F while simultaneously boiling potatoes to save 15-20 minutes; both will finish around the same time for optimal flavor integration.
- Potato Selection Precision 🥔Cut Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform 1.5-inch chunks to ensure even cooking; smaller pieces cook faster but absorb more water, affecting creaminess.
- Temperature Technique for Creaminess 🌡️Warm your almond milk before adding it to hot potatoes to maintain temperature and create a silkier, more luxurious texture without breaking the emulsion.
- Layered Fat Integration 🧈Fold in vegan butter and olive oil separately in two stages—first with potatoes, then finish with the remaining amount for superior richness and mouthfeel.
- Garlic Squeeze Method 🧄Squeeze roasted garlic cloves directly into potatoes from their skins rather than mincing; this preserves the sweet, mellow flavor and ensures even distribution throughout.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low Sugar
Low-Cholesterol
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