Description
Creamy, fluffy Simple Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate cozy side dish for quick breakfast plates, easy dinner mains, and anytime you need comforting food ideas. This easy recipe uses olive oil and warm dairy-free milk instead of butter or cream, so it’s perfect for dairy-free or vegan dinner ideas while still tasting rich and indulgent. Pile these potatoes next to roasted veggies, holiday roasts, or even leftover breakfast ideas like scrambled eggs, and enjoy a healthy snack–style side that fits right into your favorite dinner ideas and weeknight meals.
Ingredients
3 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk (such as almond, oat, or soy), warmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
2 teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley, plus more for garnish
Instructions
1. Place the peeled, chunked potatoes in a large pot and cover with cool water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15–20 minutes.
2. While the potatoes cook, add the dairy-free milk to a small saucepan and warm over low heat. Stir in the olive oil and the minced garlic, if using, and heat just until warm and fragrant, not boiling.
3. Drain the cooked potatoes well and return them to the warm pot. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper. Let the potatoes sit for 1–2 minutes to steam off excess moisture.
4. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer until they begin to break down, then slowly pour in the warm dairy-free milk and olive oil mixture while continuing to mash gently until smooth and creamy.
5. Stir in the chopped chives or parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
For the creamiest texture, avoid overworking the potatoes—mash them just until smooth and always add the warm dairy-free milk mixture gradually instead of all at once.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 3/4 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 430
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: dairy free mashed potatoes, vegan mashed potatoes, easy side dish, holiday side dish, comfort food