Light Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Vegan)
You'll be surprised at the creamy texture and flavor in these light mashed potatoes, because they're made without cream, butter, or milk! Garlic adds flavor to these easy light mashed spuds.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds potatoes, red-skinned
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic
- 4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- Optional: vegetable broth, milk, or chicken stock
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes, cut away any blemishes or eyes, and cut them into 2-inch chunks. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Peel the garlic cloves and cut them in half. Add to the potatoes. Place the pan over high heat and bring the potatoes and garlic to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Boil for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the potatoes.
- Transfer the hot drained potatoes to a large bowl.
- Mash the potatoes and garlic with the olive oil. Add salt and pepper, as desired.
- If desired, thin with a little milk or milk alternative, chicken broth, or vegetable broth. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 399mgPotassium: 805mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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