Cozy Vegan Meals with Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are total comfort food, and these vegan meals with mashed potatoes are delicious, hearty, and cozy.

image collage showing a mashed potato bowl, chili pie, mashed potato cakes, and shepherd's pie

We are a mashed potato family, so I cook up dinner with mashed potatoes on a weekly basis.

The recipes below are family faves, and I've included my two favorite standalone mashed potato recipes, as well, so you'll have options for a starting point. There is also a section of my favorite homemade vegan entree and sides to serve with dairy free mashed potatoes!

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Full vegan meals with mashed potatoes

spoon serving tofu shepherd's pie from the pot

Tofu Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Rich, flavorful tofu shepherd's pie combines traditional elements with a dash of greens and toothsome tofu. It's deliciously hearty and one of my family's favorite meals!

bbq tofu bowl with mashed potatoes and kale

BBQ tofu bowl recipe

Sticky baked bbq tofu is the star of this flavor-packed vegan BBQ tofu bowl with creamy mashed potatoes and lemony kale. It's an easy, crowd-pleasy plant-based meal!

Chili Pie

A cozy, vegan Chili Pie with a creamy cauliflower mashed potato crust is the perfect way to use up a whole bunch of leftover chili.

A person picking up a vegan potato cake from a stack of them on a white plate

Vegan Potato Cakes

Easy muffin tin baked Vegan Potato Cakes are a great side dish or even a main dish. They're packed with veggies and reheat beautifully.

Dairy-free mashed potatoes as a side

If you're looking to build your own vegan meal with mashed potatoes as a side, rather than part of a finished dish, I recommend starting with a show-stopping protein, like my lentil-quinoa loaf, then choosing a veggie side or two to go with it.

Below, I'll share the loaf recipe, veggie side options, and my very favorite no-cook gravy.

sliced lentil meatloaf, so you can see the texture of the inside

Quinoa Lentil Meatloaf Recipe

A hearty baked quinoa and lentil meatloaf smothered in sweet ketchup glaze is the easy dinner you need! This recipe is easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser!

air fryer green beans with mushrooms in a white serving bowl

Air fryer green beans recipe

Air fryer green beans are a tender, flavorful veggie side. Make these lemony green beans with or without savory mushrooms.

Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Smoky pecan Brussels sprouts are a little bit sweet, a little bit smoky, with a nutty crunch. And they only take about 15 minutes to make!

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Air Fryer Vegetables Recipe

Tender air fryer vegetables infused with a flavorful marinade are going to be your new favorite side dish. And they are so easy to make!

white serving bowl of maple roasted root vegetables with a wooden serving spoon

Maple Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

Hearty, lightly sweet, maple roasted root vegetables are an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that comes together in a single pan. They're a perfect vegan, gluten-free Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish.

warm brussels sprouts salad in a serving bowl with lemons and dressing on the table next to it

Warm Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe

A warm Brussels sprout salad with cranberries, shredded cabbage, almonds and avocado is the perfect side dish for any fall or winter meal!

kale and broccoli salad with cranberries and macadamia nuts in a white bowl on tea towel

Kale and Broccoli Salad Recipe

Kale and broccoli salad with sweet cranberries and crunchy macadamia nuts in sweet balsamic dressing is a perfect side dish that comes together in minutes!