Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes + Video (GF)

These vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes put a new spin on a traditional favorite. Loaded with roasted heirloom garlic and fresh herbs, this dish is gluten-free and low-calorie. In addition, it’s high in antioxidants and dietary fiber, and can be ready in as few as 15 minutes.*

If you thought cauliflower was boring, think again! This roasted mashed cauliflower recipe is anything but. Light, fluffy and savory, it’s an awesome complement to my Vegan Mushroom Wellington, my Herby Croissant Vegan Stuffing and my Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole.

Looking for more holiday recipes? Check out my non-alcoholic Cranberry Spritzers, my easy Vegan Pumpkin Bread and my 30-minute Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes. And for dozens of holiday recipes from all your favorite food bloggers, visit my Vegan Holiday Roundups.

Why Make This Recipe?

Yup, there are lots of vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes recipes out there so why make this one? Not only is mine absolutely delicious, (you can call all my friends and relatives and ask if you don’t believe me), but it’s also:

• nutrient-friendly – cauliflower is not only low in calories, but it’s high in dietary fiber, which is associated with protection against gastrointestinal diseases, constipation, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease. In addition, it’s loaded with vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant associated with a lower risk of heart disease. As a cruciferous vegetable, it’s high in glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, two antioxidants that have been found to slow the growth of cancer cells.
• quick and easy – recipe is easy to make, requires only 8 ingredients and is ready in less than an hour. *TIP: to shorten preparation time, steam cauliflower rather than roast it, which shortens prep time to 15 minutes.
• dietary restriction-friendly – suitable for all diets, including vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-calorie and gluten-free.
• ingredient-friendly – of the 8 ingredients required for this recipe, many may already be in your pantry.
• budget-friendly – recipe costs approximately $9 to make, if you don’t have any of the listed ingredients.
• equipment-friendly – most of this equipment you’ll already have in your home, including a sheet pan, a large mixing bowl, an immersion blender, food processor, or hand mixer, and a wooden spoon.  

What You’ll Need

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• garnishes – I used parsley and rosemary, but feel free to improvise with other herbs including fresh sage or thyme, or whatever dried herbs you have in your pantry.
• plant milk – I typically use oat milk in my recipes, however you can use any plant milk of your choosing.
• vegan butter – if not keen on vegan butter, you may omit completely and/or substitute with more plant milk and olive olive oil.

How to Make Roasted Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Step 1 – Preheat oven to 425F/218C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cauliflower and garlic on lined baking sheet. Mix olive oil and garlic powder in small bowl and brush each side with a thin veil of mixture. Alternatively, you can omit roasting cauliflower and garlic altogether by steaming or boiling cauliflower on the stove and mincing the garlic before mashing.

Step 2 – Roast for 30-45 minutes, or until fork tender, turning half way through.

Step 3 – Remove from oven. Place roasted cauliflower and garlic in large mixing bowl.

Step 4 – Using an immersion blender, begin blending florets and garlic. Add vegan butter and plant milk a little at a time until mixture reaches a consistency similar to mashed potatoes. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste and give one final stir.

Step 5 – Place in serving bowl. Garnish with more vegan butter, rosemary and parsley. Serve immediately.

FAQ About This Recipe

Serving Suggestions

For a little versatility, top this cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe with:

• sautéed mushrooms
• nutritional yeast

Or, add the following for a creamier texture:

• vegan cream cheese
• vegan sour cream

Other Fall Recipes You’ll Love

Some of my most favorite fall holiday recipes include my vegan Cranberry Muffins, Vegan Sweet Potato Muffins, Easy Sweet Potato Oatmeal, One Pot Vegan Corn Chowder and my Vegan Tomato Zucchini Tart.

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