Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Perfectly creamy vegan mashed potatoes
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Side Dish
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: WFPB (Whole Food Plant Based)
- Tags: GF, VE, SouthernComfort, LowFat, HighCarb, DairyFree
Nutritional Values
This dish scores high due to being low in saturated fats, cholesterol-free, and high in carbohydrates with a moderate amount of fiber. It is a WFPB (Whole Food Plant Based) compliant side dish, aligning with a vegan diet. The score was slightly reduced due to moderate sodium content.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 6 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | -- |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g | -- |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 300 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56 g | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | -- | |
| Protein | 7 g | -- |
Ingredients
2 medium gold potatoes (about 0.5 lbs); 0.25 cup non-dairy milk plain, unsweetened; 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste
Instructions
Peel the potatoes if desired. Then, cut them into quarters.; Add potatoes to a large pot. Fill with cold water, about an inch or two above the potatoes. Bring to a boil and let cook until the potatoes are soft and fork-tender, about 12-16 minutes.; Carefully drain the potatoes into a colander. Then, put the potatoes back into the warm pot.; Mash potatoes with a potato masher.; In a small pot add the non-dairy milk and warm in microwave and add the nutmeg.; Carefully pour the warm mixture into the pot with the potatoes. Stir well. If you think the potatoes need more moisture, warm up some more non-dairy milk and add as needed.; Add salt and pepper to taste.
External Recipes
- Karissa's Vegan Mashed Potatoes (Health Score: 60)
Allergens
None
HealthScore: 68
This dish scores high due to being plant-based, low in saturated fats, cholesterol-free, and high in fiber. The moderate sodium content slightly reduces the overall score.