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    Vegan Mashed Cauliflower

    Published: Nov 22, 2018 Updated: Jul 25, 2022 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Mashed Cauliflower

    Vegan mashed cauliflower is light, fluffy, creamy and so flavorful. It makes the perfect side dish to seriously rival the mashed potatoes!

    Vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives in a white bowl.

    When you want something a little lighter than mashed potatoes then vegan mashed cauliflower is exactly what you’re looking for.

    Even if you’re not worried about lightening anything up then you’ll still want to make this just because it tastes great!

    It’s really delicious, so why not have real vegan mashed potatoes sometimes and other times have something different?

    Or have both, a cauliflower mash and a regular mash. Yum. They would be divine on the same plate.

    Vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives in a white bowl.

    How To Make Vegan Mashed Cauliflower

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    • First soak the whole head of cauliflower in some boiling water and a sprinkle of salt for a few minutes.
    • Then break the cauliflower into florets and place into a steamer and steam until soft.
    • Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a bowl and add crushed garlic, soy milk and vegan butter and mash with a potato masher.
    • Grab your immersion blender (hand blender) and blend it so that it gets completely smooth and light and fluffy.
    • Add salt and pepper to taste.
    Process photo collage showing the making of vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes.

    Chef’s Tips

    Use a hand blender. After you mash the cauliflower with a potato masher make it really smooth by using an immersion blender (hand blender). If all you do is mash it with a potato masher, it will still be great, but it will definitely have a more chunky consistency. To get it to that really smooth fluffy mashed potato texture, you have to get serious and bring in your immersion blender. It’s the best tool for the job as you can just do it right in the bowl, but a food processor or regular blender can also work for this if you don’t have a hand blender. 

    Steaming vs Boiling. Steaming is the best way to cook the cauliflower because it prevents it from becoming too watery, which is a possibility when you boil it, but it still keeps it moist enough so that it’s easy to mash.

    Vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives in a square white bowl.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve it topped with chopped chives and ground black pepper. It makes the perfect side for any occasion and it’s great for holidays.

    It goes wonderfully as a holiday side with vegan meatloaf or vegan nut roast, vegan turkey roast or vegan ham roast.

    Vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives in a white bowl.

    Storing and Reheating

    Leftover vegan cauliflower mash can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, adding a little more vegan butter as needed to get it back to full deliciousness!

    Vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives in a white bowl.

    More Delicious Vegan Cauliflower Recipes

    1. Vegan Cauliflower Curry
    2. Bang Bang Cauliflower
    3. BBQ Cauliflower Wings
    4. Vegan Cauliflower Cheese
    5. Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower
    6. Vegan Cauliflower Soup

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vegan mashed cauliflower topped with chopped chives in a white dish.

    Vegan Mashed Cauliflower

    Vegan mashed cauliflower is light, fluffy, creamy and so flavorful. It makes the perfect side dish to seriously rival the mashed potatoes!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 64kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 1 Large Head Cauliflower Broken into florets
    • 1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
    • 1 Tablespoon Soy Milk or Almond Milk
    • 3 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
    • Sea Salt and Black Pepper To Taste
    • Chopped Chives For Serving
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    Instructions

    • First soak the whole head of cauliflower in some hot water and a sprinkle of salt for a few minutes to make sure it's properly clean.
    • Then break the cauliflower into florets and place into a steamer and steam until soft.
    • Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and add the crushed garlic, soy milk and vegan butter and mash it with a potato masher.
    • Grab your immersion blender (hand blender) and blend it so that it gets completely smooth and light and fluffy (optional).
    • Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve with chopped chives and a sprinkle of ground black pepper.

    Notes

    1. Steaming vs Boiling. Steaming is the best way to cook the cauliflower because it prevents it from becoming too watery, which is a possibility when you boil it, but it still keeps it moist enough so that it’s easy to mash.
    2. Hand blender: To get it to that really smooth fluffy mashed potato texture, it’s ideal to start off mashing with a potato masher, but then finish up with an immersion blender (hand blender). A food processor or regular blender can also work for this if you don’t have a hand blender.
    3. Storing: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    4. Reheating: Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, adding a little more vegan butter as needed to get it back to full deliciousness!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Charlotte says

      October 06, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      This recipe is so nice and is just like mash! This recipe is so nice as I am allergic to potatoes and this is the closest to mash so far. 5 stars and highly recommend!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 07, 2019 at 11:50 am

        Thanks Charlotte! So glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sam says

      April 30, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Love this!!!!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Sophia says

      February 19, 2019 at 4:08 am

      Can you use a food processor if you don’t have a hand held blender ?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 19, 2019 at 9:52 am

        Hi Sophia, it would probably work, but let the soup cool a bit first and do it in stages. Alternatively if you have a potato masher, you can just mash it in the pot. It won’t be as smooth but it will still be fine. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Barbara says

      January 06, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      Easy to make and delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 08, 2019 at 10:15 am

        Thanks Barbara! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Martine says

      January 02, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Alison, I just found your website thanks to Pinterest. I can’t wait to try this as my aunt is vegan so it will be nice to make this for her. It looks delicious! Will let you know how it went.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 02, 2019 at 1:31 pm

        Awesome Martine, so glad you found our blog! Hope the recipe works out great. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Anna Andrews says

      November 24, 2018 at 4:56 am

      A tasty and simply delicious difference!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Joan. says

      November 23, 2018 at 5:32 am

      Thanks again Alison another great one

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        November 23, 2018 at 11:26 am

        Thanks Joan! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Bryan says

      November 23, 2018 at 4:54 am

      This looks sooo good! It doesn’t look complicated to make it either. I’ll have to give this recipe a try soon, maybe after this thanksgiving food coma is gone! haha5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        November 23, 2018 at 11:26 am

        Hahaha, yes definitely! It’s perfect for post-thanksgiving when you’re in the mood for something lighter. 🙂

        Reply

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