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    Healthy Mashed Potato Bowls with Creamy Cashew Gravy

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    By Alisa Fleming on January 20, 2017 Dairy-Free Recipes, Entrees

    These mashed potato bowls are a part of the final post in my “food trend” sponsored series for this year’s 21 Day Dairy-Free Challenge with So Delicious. The Challenge will run from January 23rd to February 12th, but sign up now for some great goodies. They’ll send you new coupons, a chance to win a year’s supply of So Delicious Dairy Free, dairy-free tips, a shopping list, snack guide, and more!

    21 Day So Delicious Dairy Free Challenge

    Bowls are expected to be big in 2017, but we’re moving beyond delicious smoothies, soups, and acai. According to Forbes, eating from bowls will be taking over further as consumers see the benefits over handheld items. Bowls are easier and faster to assemble, and less messy. Plus, “holding a bowl would likely make you psychologically more prone to mindfulness. You’ll feel a full a lot faster, and be able to savor all the flavors and textures with every bite.”

    The psychics at FoodBeast agree with the trend, but they say that we’ll be experimenting with different starches as the base for our bowls. I think we’re craving also new flavors, so I put together this mini round-up of plant-based bowls followed by a brand new recipe for Mashed Potato Bowls!

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    Most of us will continue to love rice bowls, but adventurous themes are a must. I like this Spicy Serrano Chile Sauce on a Rainbow Rice Bowl.

    Food in Bowls (Rainbow Rice Bowl recipe pictured) - including Vegan Mashed Potato Bowls with Creamy Cashew Gravy

    Legume fans will love this brown rice Bounty Bowl with Tahini Lemon Sauce. It’s loaded with plant proteins and focuses on nutrient-rich whole foods.

    Food in Bowls (Tahini Rice Bowl recipe pictured) - including Vegan Mashed Potato Bowls with Creamy Cashew Gravy

    For a different gluten-free grain, I think you’ll like my healthy but decadent Quinoa Bowl with Healthy Hollandaise Sauce.

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    If you can do gluten, then I suggest enjoying the unique flavors and texture of this Garden Barley Bowl. If not, swap in your gluten-free starch of choice while still getting a taste of this creative blend.

    Food in Bowls (Garden Barley Bowl recipe pictured) - including Vegan Mashed Potato Bowls with Creamy Cashew Gravy

    Last, but not least, I recommend leaving the grains behind for a day to try to try Hannah’s Vegan Mashed Potato Bowls. She created this incredible recipe with buttery one-pot mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, creamy cashew gravy and convenient tofu. It sounds complicated, but comes together rather quickly and an be made ahead!

    Healthy Mashed Potato Bowls with Creamy Cashew Gravy Recipe (vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free optional)

    Special Diet Notes: Mashed Potato Bowls

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian.

    For soy-free mashed potato bowls, omit the tofu or swap in 1 cup cooked chickpeas. Also, you can use coconut aminos in place of the soy sauce in the cashew gravy.

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Healthy Mashed Potato Bowls with Creamy Cashew Gravy
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    35 mins
    Total time
    50 mins
     
    When you’re craving a bite of comfort, few dishes can rival the universal appeal of mashed potatoes and gravy. This all-in-one savory and deeply satisfying bowl is layered with a mélange of seasonal vegetables and hearty plant-based protein. Best of all, each component can be prepped separately in advance and thrown together in short order.
    Author: Hannah Kaminsky
    Serves: 3 to 4 servings
    Ingredients
    One-Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
    • 1½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup plain dairy-free creamer (I used So Delicious Coconut Creamer)*
    • 1 tablespoon dairy-free buttery spread or coconut oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    Roasted Vegetables:
    • ½ pound green beans, trimmed
    • ½ pound (about 2 - 3 medium) carrots, peeled and cut into batons
    • ⅓ pound (about 2 medium) Portobello mushroom caps, sliced
    • 1 medium red onion, sliced into 8 wedges
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Salt, to taste
    • Black pepper, to taste
    Creamy Cashew Gravy:
    • ⅓ cup raw cashew butter
    • ¼ cup raw coconut flakes or shreds**
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or wheat-free tamari (for gluten-free)
    • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
    • 1 cup plain dairy-free creamer (I used So Delicious Coconut Creamer)*
    To Serve:
    • 6 ounces baked savory tofu, sliced
    • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
    Instructions
    1. To prepare the mashed potatoes, combine all the ingredients in a medium pot and set on the stove over medium heat. The liquid should just about, but not quite, cover all the potatoes. Bring up to a simmer and stir periodically, to ensure all the potato pieces are evenly cooked. Continue cooking until fork-tender; about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of your dice.
    2. Roughly mash the potatoes to your desired degree of smoothness, cover to keep warm.
    3. To prepare the roasted vegetables, preheat your oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    4. Place the vegetables on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer.
    5. Roast the vegetables for 30 to 35 minutes, until blistered and golden brown all over.
    6. To prepare the gravy, toss all of the ingredients into your blender and thoroughly puree.
    7. Transfer the smooth mixture to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until thickened. It should come just to the brink of a boil without bubbling over. Be sure to stir frequently to prevent it from scorching on the bottom. The gravy will continue to thicken as it cools, so adjust the consistency by adding water or vegetable stock if necessary.
    8. To assemble the bowls, smooth a large dollop of mashed potatoes into the bottom of each bowl and arrange all the vegetables on top as desired.
    9. Warm the peas and tofu either in a dry skillet or in the microwave and divide them between the bowls.
    10. Drizzle the gravy all over or serve on the side.
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    Healthy Mashed Potato Bowls with Creamy Cashew Gravy Recipe (vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free optional)

    Alisa Fleming
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    5. Weena Pradhan on February 4, 2017 4:57 am

      Mashed potato bowl for dinner tonight, for my son and me. Just looking at it was comforting, being a big potato lover. Thank you !

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 6, 2017 4:35 pm

        Awesome! I hope you two enjoyed it Weena!

        Reply
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    7. Meg @ With Salt and Wit on January 30, 2017 8:38 am

      I love these bowls! I love that something healthy can still taste delicious! You gave some great options!

      Reply
    8. Sonali- The Foodie Physician on January 29, 2017 4:46 pm

      Everything looks amazing but I really love the idea of that mashed potato bowl! What a fun twist!

      Reply
    9. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious on January 29, 2017 8:22 am

      This bowl looks so yummy! I think people forget that potatoes can be part of a healthy meal like this one. Especially with those roasted veggies, this is such a comforting bowl!

      Reply
    10. Rebecca | NOURISHED. on January 29, 2017 5:01 am

      So interesting about the eating out of bowl facts – more mindfullness when eating? I’ll take it!! Mashed potatoes are my favourite and for some reason I only eat them on holidays. That definitely has to change!!

      Reply
    11. Amanda on January 23, 2017 6:36 pm

      I love mashed potatoes and these bowls look fantastic!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 24, 2017 7:46 am

        Aren’t they fantastic? I see them in your gluten-free future Amanda 🙂

        Reply
    12. Kortney on January 23, 2017 1:00 am

      I like the sound of this trend! Barley is such a great food, I definitely need to incorporate that into my diet more. Thanks for the reminder.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 23, 2017 10:07 am

        I know! I forget about barley often and it is AWESOME! Love the texture of it.

        Reply
    13. Sarah on January 21, 2017 4:21 pm

      So fun and delicious and a great trend I had no clue about but luckily I’m already hip to it having my sweet potato bowls. LOL I love the So Delicious Dairy Free Challenge and look forward to it every year. I actually took a friend to the store after barre today and bought her some So Delicious goodies so she could do it. She wanted to and I surprised her with the goodies.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 23, 2017 10:08 am

        That’s so cool Sarah. You are definitely down with the bowl trend already and love that you are helping others out who want to trial the dairy-free journey. So Delicious goodies will win her over regardless!

        Reply
    14. Nutrimom on January 20, 2017 2:54 pm

      I love all of your recipe ideas but I am also so excited about the challenge (I already signed up) 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 23, 2017 10:08 am

        Woohoo! I hope it goes well for you.

        Reply
    15. Jenn on January 20, 2017 9:36 am

      Oh my gosh, I love the idea of a mashed potato bowl! It’s like all the best parts of Thanksgiving together in one bowl. Perfect!!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 23, 2017 10:08 am

        So true! And who doesn’t love an excuse to enjoy holiday food year round? 🙂

        Reply

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