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4.45 from 9 votes

Best Vegan Mashed Cauliflower

This is hands down the BEST vegan mashed cauliflower you'll ever taste. It's creamy, buttery, and flavorful, without being watery at all. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mashed cauliflower, thanksgiving side, vegan thanksgiving
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

  • 2 medium heads of cauliflower , chopped into florets (about 8 cups)
  • 5 - 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup almond milk
  • ¼ cup coconut yogurt
  • 1 tsp chives
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter
  • Generous pinch of salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

  • Add the cauliflower to a large pot with a steamer basket. Add 2" of water and cover. Turn to high and steam the cauliflower until tender, about 5 minutes.
    steaming cauliflower in a pot
  • While the cauliflower is steaming, saute the garlic in the oil over medium heat, until the garlic is fragrant and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
    sauteeing garlic in a pan with olive oil
  • Transfer the steamed cauliflower (not with the water) into a food processor. Blender on high until smooth.
    making mashed cauliflower in the food processor
  • Add the garlic, and remaining ingredients and process again until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
    making vegan mashed cauliflower in a food processor
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
    bowl of vegan mashed cauliflower with butter

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.666cup | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg