Description
This Garlic Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a creamy and flavorful alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, using olive oil and vegetable broth instead of dairy. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, these mashed potatoes are smooth, rich, and great for those avoiding dairy without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground preferred)
Produce
- 1.5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into 2-inch chunks for even cooking)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced or crushed)
Liquids
- 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin recommended for better taste)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth for richer flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes if desired, then cut them into 2-inch chunks to ensure even cooking. Rinse the potato pieces under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Sauté Garlic: While potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, taking care not to burn it.
- Drain Potatoes: When the potatoes are soft, drain them thoroughly and return them to the hot pot to evaporate any excess moisture for a minute.
- Mash Potatoes: Using a potato masher or fork, begin mashing the potatoes. Gradually add the sautéed garlic with olive oil and the vegetable broth while mashing until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
- Season: Stir in salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve the garlic dairy-free mashed potatoes warm as a comforting side dish to your favorite main courses.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth if not strictly vegetarian for a richer flavor.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for their naturally creamy texture and buttery flavor, but Russet potatoes will also work.
- For extra creaminess, consider adding a splash of dairy-free milk like almond or oat milk during mashing.
- Freshly minced garlic provides better flavor than garlic powder.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free and vegan.
