Description
These rustic vegan mashed potatoes are a creamy, flavorful side dish perfect for holidays or any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds unpeeled yellow potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- 4 cups finely chopped kale
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Pinches of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cut potatoes, peeled garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid for later use.
- Heat ½ teaspoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped scallions and kale to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens have wilted, which takes about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Using a potato masher, coarsely mash the drained potatoes and garlic in a large bowl. Add ⅓ cup of extra-virgin olive oil, ½ cup of the reserved potato cooking liquid, the sautéed scallions and kale, minced rosemary, ½ teaspoon of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the ingredients until the mixture is creamy and well combined. If the mash is too thick, add up to an additional ½ cup of the reserved cooking liquid and drizzle more olive oil as desired for a richer texture. Adjust seasoning by adding up to another ½ teaspoon of salt and optional pinches of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Serve the vegan mashed potatoes hot as a flavorful side dish to complement your main course.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg