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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Appetizers and side dishes

    Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes for Potato Lovers

    Last Modified: Nov 25, 2019 by Becky Striepe

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    cauliflower mashed potatoes in a bowl next to a gravy boat

    Here's my secret to making Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes for someone who super loves mashed potatoes.

    putting a bowl of vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes on the table with a gravy boat in the background

    We are a mashed potato family. So when I decided to make Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes, I knew that I still wanted them to have the heartiness you expect from mashed potatoes. I also knew that they needed to be easy, because I want all of the food I make to be easy.

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    glass bowl of thawed cauliflower florets

    How to Make Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes that Taste Good

    The trick to making cauliflower mashed potatoes that taste like mashed potatoes is to...use some potatoes.

    The potatoes give this recipe the hearty starchiness that you expect from mashed potatoes while still sneaking in some cruciferous veggie power.

    Making these is almost as simple as making conventional mashed potatoes. In fact, they start the same way: mash up some cooked potato cubes with vegan butter until the butter melts.

    It's this next step where we start to mix things up.

    adding cauliflower cream to the mashed potatoes

    Basically, you're making a thick cauliflower cream to mash into your potatoes. Combine cooked cauliflower florets in your blender with soy or oat milk, garlic powder, and onion powder, and puree. Then pour that cream into the bowl of potatoes.

    Now, it's serious mashing time. Get a big fork and mash and whip until the cauliflower mixture and the potatoes are well combined. That's it!

    hand mashing vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes in a glass mixing bowl

    How to Serve, Store, and Reheat Them

    You can use these anywhere that you'd use conventional mashed potatoes. They make a great side dish on their own or smothered in my 5-Minute Miso Gravy.

    pouring miso gravy onto a bowl of vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes

    I've also used them to top a chili pie and served them alongside baked tofu and gingery sauteed greens. They're also a great topping for a vegan shepherd's pie!

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will keep for around three days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze these in a freezer safe container.

    To reheat, just pop them into the microwave until they're heated through. I have not experimented with warming these up any other way. If you have, feel free to drop a comment, so other folks can learn from your experience!

    hand placing a bowl of vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes onto a table with a gravy boat in the background

    Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

    Here's my secret to making Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes for someone who super loves mashed potatoes.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: cauliflower mashed potatoes, vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 88kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cubed yellow or red potatoes - 1" pieces, cooked (Do not use Russet potatoes for this recipe. You want thin-skinned potatoes, because we are not peeling them.)
    • ¼ cup vegan butter - or olive oil
    • 1 12 ounce bag of frozen cauliflower - cooked according to package directions
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ cup soy or oat milk - plus more, as needed
    • salt and black pepper - to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, use a fork or a potato masher to mash the hot potatoes with the vegan butter until the butter is melted. Don't worry about getting them super smooth. Some lumps are a-OK.
    • Add the cauliflower, garlic and onion powder, and the ¼ cup soy milk to your blender, and puree until completely smooth.
    • Pour the cauliflower mixture into the bowl with the potatoes, and mix and mash until they're totally combined, adding more soy milk, as needed by the tablespoon, to get a creamy mixture. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    88
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Sodium
     
    67
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    128
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    22
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    18
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    0.3
    mg
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    1. Jessica

      October 03, 2020 at 12:05 am

      5 stars
      Big hit tonight! Real comfort food. Went well with The “meat”loaf. I’d for sure make it all again!

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      • Becky Striepe

        October 05, 2020 at 8:44 am

        Awesome! Thank you so much for coming back to review and comment, Jessica!

        Reply
    2. Chocoviv

      November 29, 2019 at 1:22 am

      I love this recipe!!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        November 29, 2019 at 8:12 am

        Thank you!

        Reply

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