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Mashed Potatoes and Heirloom Carrots with Basil, Garlic, and Olive Oil


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Make this easy, lighter, completely plant-based recipe for Mashed Potatoes with Heirloom Carrots, Basil, Garlic, and Olive Oil as your new go-to comfort food side dish.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large (8 ounces each) potatoes, peeled, quartered
  • 2 large (4 ounces each) heirloom yellow or white carrots, scrubbed, quartered
  • 1 medium heirloom carrot (white or yellow)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Black pepper and sea salt to taste (optional)
  • ¼½ cup plant-based milk, plain, unsweetened (i.e. soy, almond, coconut)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes and carrots in a medium pot, cover with water, place lid on pot and cook over medium heat for about 25-30 minutes, just until vegetables are tender but still firm.
  2. Drain water (reserve this water for a soup; it’s delicious!), add garlic, olive oil, black pepper and sea salt to taste, and ¼ cup plant-based milk. Use an immersion blender, electric mixer, or potato masher to mash potatoes until very smooth. Add additional plant-based milk if needed to make a smooth texture.
  3. Stir in fresh basil and serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 116
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 67 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 2 g