Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Caramelised Onions
Vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Caramelised Onions is made with gold potatoes, garlic, and vegan butter.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 3
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
3. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Get to know the ingredients
gold potatoes (aim for small potatoes, and if large cut in half - 8 ounces)
In the method: Add potatoes, skins removed and boil for 20 minutes until fork tender (you can stick your fork into the potato and it slides right out).
onion (sliced)
In the method: When hot, add the onion slices in (the onions should sizzle), and reduce heat to medium so you don't burn the onions.
garlic (minced)
In the method: Add to the mashed potatoes with the garlic and salt and mashed all the ingredients together with the potato masher until incorporated.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 3. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 lb gold potatoes (aim for small potatoes, and if large cut in half - 8 ounces)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 onion (sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cloves garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 3 tablespoons vegan butterIngredient note
Source: 3/4 cup coconut milkIngredient note
Source: ½ - 1 teaspoon salt (salt to taste); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve with black pepper (optional) and an extra pat of butter.
A little more help as you go
Fold at the stated step
Keep the folding step in the mixing sequence.
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Follow the microwave stages
Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Add potatoes, skins removed and boil for 20 minutes until fork tender (you can stick your fork into the potato and it slides right out).
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the folding step in the mixing sequence.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: jessicainthekitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
