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Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Slice about 1/4 off top of head of garlic to expose some cloves. Rub all over with olive oil. Wrap garlic head in a small sheet of foil.
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Place garlic packet directly on middle rack of oven. Roast until garlic is tender (open up to check), 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 potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks.
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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 almond milk, vegan butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper to potatoes; mash 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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Squeeze roasted garlic out of papery skins and add to potatoes. Stir to combine. Season to taste with more salt and pepper if you like.
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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 you like.
