Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled (2 teaspoons minced garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened dairy free milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plain coconut yogurt*
  • 4 – 6 tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • Salt, pepper, paprika, and chives, to taste
*If you do not have coconut yogurt, canned coconut milk can be substituted.

Directions

  1. Place potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot and cover completely with water. Bring to a boil.
  2. Cook until potatoes are tender and break easily with a fork. Remove from heat, drain and return to pot.
  3. Add milk, yogurt and buttery spread. Mash with a potato masher or mix with a hand mixer  until smooth.
  4. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and chives before serving.
Optional - baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F
  2. Spoon into a lightly greased 10 cup backing dish
  3. Top with additional vegan butter, paprika, and chives
  4. Bake for 30-60 minutes or until lightly golden and heated through.