Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

These creamy vegan mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're made with roasted garlic and fresh thyme, which gives them a delicious, savory flavor. The potatoes are mashed until smooth and creamy, and then they're mixed with vegetable broth, vegan butter, and thyme. The result is a side dish that is both delicious and comforting.

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be found on tables all over the world. They're typically made with potatoes, milk, butter, and salt and pepper. But this recipe takes mashed potatoes to the next level by adding roasted garlic and fresh thyme. The roasted garlic gives the potatoes a delicious, savory flavor, while the fresh thyme adds a touch of brightness. The result is a side dish that is both delicious and comforting.

Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Potatoes, peeled and cubed
• Roasted garlic cloves
• Vegetable broth
• Vegan butter
• Fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Toss garlic cloves with olive oil and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender.
4. Drain potatoes and mash them with a potato masher or electric mixer.
5. Add roasted garlic, vegetable broth, vegan butter, and thyme to the potatoes and mix until combined.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot.
8. Garnish with additional thyme leaves, if desired.

Why It Works

• Roasting the garlic cloves before adding them to the potatoes intensifies their flavor.
• Using vegetable broth instead of milk gives the potatoes a lighter, more savory flavor.
• Adding fresh thyme to the potatoes gives them a touch of brightness.