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

15 October 2021 4 years ago105 Views

Who says a side of mashed potatoes always has to taste the same? Mix it up a little! Case in point: Mashed Potatoes and Heirloom Carrots with Basil, Garlic, and Olive Oil. This completely plant-based (vegan), gluten-free recipe is inspired by heirloom carrots, which come in shades of white and yellow that can suit a mashed potato dish.

I just can’t resist mashing them with potatoes, along with the fresh herbal taste of basil, garlic, and olive oil, into a lighter, healthier take on the classic mashed potato dish. The carrots give the mashed potatoes a silky, slightly sweet flavor. This is a delicious side dish for comfort food dishes, such as bean bakes, lentil patties, or a grain and nut loaf, like my Savory Grain and Nut Loaf with Mushroom Sauce in my book Plant-Powered for Life. You can also enjoy this potato dish warmed up for leftovers the next day.

You can even use this recipe to top my favorite plant-based recipe, Green Bean Mushroom Pot Pies.

The strategy of mashing other veggies beyond potatoes is more common in European traditional food cultures. So, take this recipe and use it for inspiration. You could try different shades of heirloom carrots, which will each lend a different shade to the final dish, as well as parsnips, turnips, or even cauliflower. By using a portion of veggies in the blend, you cut the carbohydrates and calories in this recipe.

Plus, this recipe is light, given it has only a small amount of EVOO and a bit of plant-based milk for creaminess. Best of all, this recipe uses only 5 ingredients (not including pantry staples), and can be prepared in just over 30 minutes. While the potatoes are cooking, you can whip up the other components of your healthy plant-based meal.

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

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Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Diet: Vegan

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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

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)
¼ – ½ cup plant-based milk, plain, unsweetened (i.e. soy, almond, coconut)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

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.
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.
Stir in fresh basil and serve immediately.