Vegan Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)
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I can’t exaggerate enough how easy it is to make mashed potatoes in Instant Pot. My Vegan Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot) version, turned out to be so moist and fluffy that I will be making them like this from now on.
No need to boil a large pot of water. All it takes is 1 cup of vegetable broth to cook 2 pounds of potatoes in 4 minutes. You can use this method to prepare mashed potatoes for Lentil Shepherd’s Pie.
Only 5 Ingredients For Vegan Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)
- Potatoes: The main component, potatoes are chosen for their starchy quality and ability to become fluffy and creamy when mashed. Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes are ideal for their texture and flavor.
- Vegetable Broth: Adds a subtle depth of flavor to the potatoes as they cook, infusing them with a savory note that enhances the overall taste without overpowering.
- Non-Dairy Butter: Provides the richness and creaminess associated with traditional mashed potatoes but in a vegan form. It helps to create a smooth, buttery finish.
- Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Adds moisture to achieve the perfect creamy consistency of mashed potatoes while keeping the recipe vegan. Its neutral flavor ensures the natural taste of the potatoes shines through.
- Salt: An essential seasoning that amplifies the flavors of the other ingredients and balances the dish, bringing out the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
How To Make Vegan Mashed Potatoes Instant Pot
I wanted that traditional buttery taste so I added Earth Balance Buttery Spread and a little-unsweetened soymilk and salt to taste for the yummiest mashed potatoes that taste just like traditional mashed potatoes.
To make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, peel potatoes and cut into quarters. Place potato chunks in Instant Pot and add vegetable broth. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, quick release carefully. Add non-dairy butter, non-dairy milk, and salt and mash potato with a potato masher. Delicious served with Vegan Gravy or Smothered Tofu Chicken and Collard Greens.
Mashed Potato Tips
- Don’t use a blender, immersion blender or food processor or your mashed potatoes will end up like paste.
- Make your mashed potatoes an hour or two before your company arrives and set on warm settings.
- Store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Vegan Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium potatoes peeled and cut into quarters
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup non-dairy butter or 1/4 cup olive oil I used Earth Balance
- 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (soy milk, almond, cashew, or coconut)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place potato chunks in the Instant Pot with vegetable broth. Close the pressure cooker lid and turn the valve to sealing. Press the manual and set the timer to 4 minutes.
- After 4 minutes, move the valve to the vent. Allow for quick release of pressure. Carefully open the lid and add non-dairy butter, non-dairy milk and mash potatoes with a potato masher. Season with salt to taste
That gravy looks good. Where can I find that recipe?
i have a few other gravy recipes but here is the one i used in the photo. https://healthiersteps.com/recipe/vegan-brown-gravy/
Hi Michelle! Love your recipes and I want to try these mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving. If I double the recipe do I need to double the pressure cooking time? Thanks for all the great recipes!
Kathleen, thank you for trying my recipes. I’m happy you are enjoying them. No you don’t need to double the pressure cooking time.
This was my first time making mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot and this recipe was so easy and delicious!! We also made your vegan gravy and that was a huge hit as well.. Thank you!!!
Jana,thank you for your feedback, I’m so happy you enjoyed it.
So easy and delicious. My favorite mashed potato recipe.
Kathy, I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
This actually turned out well….. great
Philly, I’m so happy it did, thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate it.
I made this yesterday and it was FABULOUS! It was only my second time making mashed potatoes and I deleted the first recipe from my Pinterest because this one was better. I’m not an experienced cook and this was so easy and quick. This is a definite addition to my very small repertoire!
Shari, I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I appreciate your feedback and feel honored. Thank you.
How do you delete a recipe from Pinterest?
Carol you can only delete the recipes that you have saved to your own board. Click on the image on your board, in the top left-hand corner there is a pencil, click on it and a drop-down menu will appear with the title saying, Edit This Pin’ You then scroll down to the bottom left corner where it says delete.