Delight your family with these creamy, high-protein mashed potatoes that are perfect for busy moms seeking a versatile and nutritious option. Made with red lentils, this mash delivers a protein boost while maintaining a rich, creamy texture that everyone will love. This recipe can easily be repurposed to create an array of delectable dishes, making meal planning a breeze. Say goodbye to bland mashed potatoes and hello to this scrumptious, protein-packed upgrade that will quickly become a family favorite!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan
Keyword: easy side dish recipe, gluten free vegan recipe, high protein side dish, mashed potatoes, vegan mashed potatoes, vegan recipe
1tablespoongarlic powder(can use fresh minced garlic)
¼teaspoonsalt(plus 2 tablespoon for boiling)
reserve some of the potato cooking water
Instructions
Wash, peel, and dice your potatoes. Then fill a large pot with cold water. and add in the potatoes and a generous amount of salt.
Place onto the stovetop and boil until potatoes are fork tender.
While the potatoes are boiling, put your dry lentils in another pot with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook the lentils for 15-20 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and mushy. Keep an eye on the water level; ideally, there should be no water left by the end. If there is, simply drain it off.Instant Pot shortcut: use an Instant Pot to cook the lentils. Set it to the bean setting and cook for 15 minutes.
When the potatoes are tender, drain them well and return them to the pan. Reserve 1 cup of the potato water for later.Add in the drained red lentils and using a potato masher (or ricer) mash.
Add in the salt, oregano, and vegan butterand continue to mash everything together. If the potatoes seem too dry, slowly add in the reserved potato water (or more butter) to achieve that perfect creamy texture.
Notes
Butter-free version: You can omit the butter from this recipe by replacing it with potato water. Lentils: When you cook your red lentils make sure to cook them a tad longer to get them to break down. Test with a spoon to make sure it mashes easily before adding them to the potatoes.