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Cheesy Garlic Vegan Mashed Potatoes

There are many myths about including carbs in your diet. But the truth is, our bodies need carbs to function properly! Athletic performance, focus, memory, and generally feeling at the top of our game can all be linked to our nutrition, specifically our carb intake.

Serves: 6

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 10-15 mins

Calories: 246

Protein: 18.1g

Carbs: 36.5g

Fat: 3.1g

Ingredients

  • 6-8 Yukon gold potatoes

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • Salt + Pepper to taste

  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

  • 1 Cup Nutritional Yeast

  • 1 Block Silken Tofu

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil on the stove.

  2. While water is coming to a boil, chop the potatoes into wedges.

  3. Add potatoes to boiling water.

  4. Once soft, drain the potatoes and add them to a mixing bowl.

  5. Add in the spices, milk, and tofu. Mix with a blender or hand potato masher until they reach your desired consistency!

Note: you may need to add small amounts of milk while mixing the potatoes to achieve your desired consistency.

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This recipe is from The Mediocre Vegan Kitchen, the only vegan cooking show filled with brotherly banter, science-based vegan nutrition tips to help you meet your fitness goals, and the occasional pie to the face.