For the person wanting the creamy flavor of mashed potatoes without actually eating mashed potatoes, this easy creamy stovetop potato recipe is for you.
And it may seem weird or lazy to some folks, but to you and me, it’s an easy way to simplify your cooking and satisfy your taste buds at the same time.
Made with cubes of potato and coconut milk, this makes the perfect side dish for any weeknight or Sunday dinner.
Easy Creamy Stovetop Potatoes
A creamy and non-dairy take on stovetop potatoes that will satisfy with every bite.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Stock pot
- Large sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb golden potatoes
- 1 tsbp avocado oil
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tbsp flour (see note 1)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup vegan cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 cups spinach chopped
- dried parlsey for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and chop potatoes into 1″ cubes (leave skin on).
- In a pot of boiling water, add salt and potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender. Save 2 oz of potato water, drain the rest and set aside. (see note 2).
- In a large pan, over medium high heat, add oil and saute bell peppers until they begin to soften.
- Turn heat down to medium and add garlic, stirring until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- Stir in flour until a paste is formed
- Slowly stir in coconut milk and cheese, making sure to mix out any flour lumps and until mixture starts to thicken.
- Add potato water if mixture gets too thick or add more flour if it is too watery.
- To the creamy sauce, mix in cheese until fully combined.
- Add spinach, additional salt and seasonings (parsley/oregano) to taste then gently fold in potatoes until evenly coated.
- Cover pan and let potatoes heat through for about 1 minute.
- Serve up and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use a neutral oil with a medium to high smoke point e.g grapeseed or avocado oil to lessen the chance of burning and doesn’t change the flavor of the meal.
- Sub flour for 1-2 tsp cornstarch mixed in 1oz of reserved potato water, add to mixture after pouring in coconut milk in step 5 but before adding the cheese in step 7.
