Today we are making simple vegan Duchess Potatoes with herbs, which is a fun spin on the traditional mashed potatoes.
Mashed potatoes are such a staple in the Holiday meal, and I have a wonderful recipe on my website for traditional mashed potatoes. Creamy, delicious, just the way mashed potatoes should taste.
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But today we are having some fun with this old staple. We are starting with a simple mashed potato recipe and adding lots of fresh herbs. Next, we’ll pipe them into small rounds and bake them in the oven.
This recipe is easy to make and presents such a beautiful side dish. They are crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. Besides that, the fantastic flavors of the fresh herbs are sure to satisfy your tastebuds — a perfect combination for an impressive dish.
A traditional Duchess Potato recipe contains heavy cream, egg yokes, and cheese, but it is not necessary for a great tasting, vegan version. This version is light and flavorful and pairs well with the usual heavy holiday meal.
My Family Loves Potatoes:
Potatoes are a huge thing in my family. Maybe it is the Norwegian Viking in us, or perhaps we simply love potatoes. Regardless of the cause, these Vegan Duchess Potato recipe is another reason to appreciate potatoes. They can be spiced up and dressed for the Holiday.
The Holiday season is usually a busy time for most cooks, so anything that can be made ahead of time is an added bonus. You can make these the day before and store them in the fridge overnight, then all you have to do is bake them right before serving.
You can get creative with the fresh herbs. I like to add garlic as I boil the potatoes, which adds just a hint of garlic flavor, but if you would prefer a more garlicky taste, add more garlic to the potatoes midway through the cooking time. You can also add a sprig of rosemary to the water as you cook the potatoes, which will add another flavor to the finished dish.
This simple vegan duchess potato with herbs recipe is nut-free and gluten-free, so perfect for those that deal with food allergies.
IT CAN BE SERVED WITH ALL THE STAPLES, HERE ARE SOME OF MY OTHER FAVORITE VEGAN HOLIDAY RECIPES:
- Mashed Potatoes
- Holiday Gravy
- Vegan Holiday Roast
- Gluten-Free Holiday Roast
- Cranberry Sauce
- Roasted Delicata Squash with Homemade Holiday Stuffing
- Vegan Mac & Cheese with Crispy Topping
- Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bites or Mini Pumpkin Pies
Simple Vegan Duchess Potatoes with Herbs
This recipe is easy to make and presents such a beautiful side dish. They are crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. Besides that, the fantastic flavors of the fresh herbs are sure to satisfy your tastebuds — a perfect combination for an impressive dish.
- Yield: 15 1x
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes (Russell)
- 2–4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups water
- 1–2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced herbs (dill & parsley)
Instructions
Peel and rinse the potatoes. Cut into even size pieces.
Slice the garlic into pieces.
In a saucepan add the potatoes, garlic, water and salt.
Bring to a boil. Lower temperature and let simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. A fork should easily pierce the potatoes.
Drain the water from the potatoes but save the water for use later.
Add the oil and stir to coat the potatoes.
With a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes.
Add the potato water as needed to make the right consistency for piping. Add in the fresh herbs and stir to combine.
Salt to taste.
Let the mashed potatoes sit for a few minutes to cool for handling, but not so long that they get cold.
Add to a piping bag and make rounds on a baking sheet.
Spray the tops of the rounds lightly with olive oil.
If ready to serve. Bake at 425F for 20 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
If not ready to serve. Let cool completely. Cover and let sit in fridge until ready to bake. Garnish with minced dill.
