MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND CHIVES

Feel free to double this recipe for holiday meals. Just use a Dutch oven or large saucepan.

MAKES: about 2 1/2 CUPS

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 1/4 cups 1/2-inch dice peeled russet or Idaho potato (about 2 medium)
• 1 1/2 cups plain unsweetened soy milk
• 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 grinds black pepper
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the potatoes, soy milk, garlic, salt, and pepper to a deep medium-large saucepan,
   and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes (the milk might boil over slightly). Add the chives, vegan butter, and oil, and mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.