The best vegan mashed potatoes and gravy
Creamy, smooth, and buttery. The taste of mashed potatoes is unique. Simple ingredients can sometimes make the best comfort food. If you are searching for super delicious and simply the best vegan mashed potatoes and gravy, this is the best recipe for you.
This recipe is very simple to make. You will need only a handful of ingredients to make the best-mashed potatoes.
Also, read more, because I will show you how you can make the best homemade gravy in 5 minutes!
What can I substitute for milk in mashed potatoes?
You can substitute milk in mashed potatoes with different types of plant milk.
Nowadays, there are so many varieties of plant milk, such as soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, oat milk, pea milk, etc.
But, for this recipe, I highly recommend using unsweetened soy milk or oat milk, because of the creaminess. The more creamy the milk is the more creamy the mashed potatoes will be!
If you don't have unsweetened milk at home, you can use soy cream! Madhes potatoes will be even creamier!
Can almond milk be used in mashed potatoes?
Yes, you can add almond milk into mashed potatoes. However, by adding oat milk or soy milk, the flavor will be smoother and the consistency creamier.
Just make sure, you are using UNSWEETENED plant milk.
What other vegan side goes with mashed potatoes?
Mashed potatoes are perfect with vegan patties made out of legumes, vegan meatloaf, fried tofu, plant-based meatballs, etc.
You can serve mashed potatoes with anything you want basically. Mashed potatoes are such a nice side dish to make, because of their flavor. They are creamy, smooth, and light. Such a delicious side dish.
Should I salt water for mashed potatoes?
Yes, you should salt the water for mashed potatoes. By cooking the potatoes in the salted water the flavors will be enhanced.
Definitely don't skip this step. The potatoes will be more flavorful and tasty.
Let's make these creamy vegan mashed potatoes and homemade gravy!
To make mashed potatoes you will need:
- potatoes
- salt
- Water to cook the potatoes
- soy milk
- vegan butter
- salt
- black pepper
First, peel and cook the potatoes with water and salt. Bring the potatoes to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes or until tender.
When the potatoes are cooked, drain them and add soy milk, vegan butter, salt, and pepper. Mash them until they are creamy and fluffy. You can also add more soy milk if you like.
Next, in a small saucepan fry the rice flour with oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and veggie stock powder until golden brown.
Slowly add a few tablespoons of water at a time. Make sure you are whisking the mixture, so there are no lumps of flour.
When the mixture is smooth and creamy, add the remaining water, soy sauce, paprika, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil and remove from the heat.
Serve with fluffy mashed potatoes and enjoy!
These homemade vegan mashed potatoes with gravy are so delicious. The mashed potatoes are buttery, smooth, and fluffy. The sauce is perfectly flavored and it makes the best combination for masked potatoes! This simple recipe can be served as a simple vegan sidedish.
POSSIBLE INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS
This recipe is easily customizable. Here are some ideas:
- You can replace soy milk with oat milk.
- Garlic powder can be substituted with minced garlic.
THIS RECIPE IS:
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Perfect for Holidays
- Easy to make
- 100% delicious
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The best vegan mashed potatoes and gravy
Ingredients
Mashed potatoes
- 6 medium potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- Water to cook the potatoes
- 1/2 cup soy milk
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegan and gluten-free gravy
- 4 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp veggie stock powder
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Place in a large saucepan or pot and cover with water. Add salt and bring it to a boil. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
- When the potatoes are cooked, drain them and put them back in the pot. Add soy milk, vegan butter, soy milk, and black pepper. Mash your potatoes using a potato masher until fluffy.
- Next, prepare a small pot and add some oil to fry the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and veggie stock powder. Fry until golden brown. Slowly pour water and whisk so you don't have any lumps of flour visible.
- When the mixture is creamy and smooth, add the remaining water, soy sauce, paprika, black pepper and bring it to a boil.
- Serve the gravy over mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
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