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Vegan Thanksgiving

Vegan Thanksgiving Comfort: Smashed Potatoes & Mushroom Gravy

Enjoy a delightful Vegan Thanksgiving with Smashed Potatoes and Savory Mushroom Gravy, a wholesome centerpiece for your holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 1 - 1.5 lb The Little Potato Company's Blushing Belles Substitute with any small round potatoes if unavailable.
  • Olive Oil Use any vegetable oil if olive oil isn't available.
  • Salt Adjust to taste.
For the Mushroom Gravy
  • 1.5 tbsp Canola Oil Fat for sautéing; can use olive oil or vegan margarine.
  • 2.5 cups White and/or Cremini Mushrooms Add umami depth; substitute with other mushrooms for variety.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 0.25 cup White Onion Chopped.
  • 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour Thickening agent; can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock Use homemade or low-sodium for a lighter option.
  • 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tsp White Miso Enhances umami flavor; can substitute with additional soy sauce.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a large pot, boil 1 to 1.5 pounds of potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Gently smash each potato to about ½ inch thick.
  4. Brush with olive oil and season with salt, then bake for 20 minutes until crisp.
  5. Sauté onion and garlic in canola oil until fragrant.
  6. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, then add vegetable stock, soy sauce, and miso to make the gravy.
  8. Serve warm gravy over the crispy potatoes with optional toppings like cranberry sauce and thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure potatoes are tender before smashing for the best texture. Store leftovers separately to maintain crispness when reheated.

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