Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Yukon Gold potatoes turn silky and rich under the masher, with vegan butter melting into the warm folds. Unsweetened soy milk loosens them just enough to make a generous, creamy scoop.

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Prep time10 min
Cook time30 min
Total time40 MINUTES
- Course
- Side Dishes
- Cuisine
- American, Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 214
Ingredients
- 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes (peeled, medium dice)
- ½ cup vegan butter (melted)
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (warmed)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (coarse, freshly ground)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain thoroughly and return them to the warm pot for 2–3 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- Warm the Cream Base: While the potatoes cook, gently warm the soy milk and melted vegan butter together in a small saucepan. Do not boil.½ cup vegan butter, 1 cup soy milk
- Mash the Potatoes: Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or potato ricer until mostly smooth.cooked potatoes
- Finish the Potatoes: Gradually fold the warm soy milk mixture into the potatoes until creamy. Season with the kosher salt and black pepper, adjusting the consistency with a little additional warm soy milk if necessary.prepared cream base, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
- Start with Cold Water: Beginning with cold water helps the potatoes cook evenly from the center out.
- Don't Overmix: Overworking mashed potatoes can make them gluey. Fold the liquid in gently once they're mashed.
- Warm Ingredients: Warm soy milk and butter blend much more smoothly into the potatoes than cold ingredients.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with Vegan Breakfast Gravy, Vegetarian Green Chili, Marinated Tempeh Scallopini, or Vegan Herb Stuffing.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 8 cups mashed potatoes — Serving size: 1 cup
- Calories
- 214
- Carbohydrates
- 32 g
- Protein
- 4 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 3 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 428 mg
- Potassium
- 742 mg
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Total Sugars
- 2 g
- Vitamin A
- 245 IU
- Vitamin C
- 18 mg
- Calcium
- 42 mg
- Iron
- 2 mg
Equipment
- Large stockpot
- Colander
- Potato masher or potato ricer
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons