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Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Slice about 1/4 off the top of the head of garlic to expose some cloves. Rub all over with the olive oil. Wrap garlic head in a small sheet of foil.
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Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Roast the garlic directly on middle rack of oven until garlic cloves are tender (open up to check), about 30 minutes.
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Check to see that garlic is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Let garlic stand until cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch chunks.
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Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Put potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Return potatoes to saucepan.
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Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Add the almond milk, vegan butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper to potatoes. Mash with a large fork or potato masher until fairly smooth.
PRO TIP White pepper keeps these snowy looking, but you can sub black pepper if you don't have it on hand.
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Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Squeeze the roasted garlic out of papery skins and add to potatoes. Stir to combine. Season to taste with more salt and pepper if desired.
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Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional vegan butter or olive oil if served.