Vegan Mashed Cauliflower

5 from 6 votes

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

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 64kcal

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.

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.
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.
Storing: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, adding a little more vegan butter as needed to get it back to full deliciousness!