Vegan Recipes Vegan Holiday & Occasion Recipes Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Vegan Mashed Potatoes 5.0 (1) 1 Review You don't have to be a vegan to appreciate this easy holiday side dish. These vegan mashed potatoes have plenty of flavor thanks to sweet caramelized onions and the magic of nutritional yeast, which adds rich depth of flavor while keeping these mashed potatoes dairy-free. By Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer who's been working in Dotdash Meredith test kitchens since 2017. Her recipes and writing have appeared in more than 10 nationally distributed print publications, as well as on various digital platforms. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced 3 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved 1 ½ cups vegetable broth 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 ¼ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring often, until they begin to soften and turn deep golden, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high; gently boil until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Return the drained potatoes to the pot and mash with a pastry cutter, a potato masher or a large fork. Add broth, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper and the caramelized onions; stir to combine. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with chives and garnish with additional pepper, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2020 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 141 Calories 5g Fat 23g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 2/3 cup Calories 141 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 2g Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Vitamin A 89IU 2% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Folate 20mcg 5% Sodium 332mg 14% Calcium 21mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 29mg 7% Potassium 518mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.