Popeyes-Style Mashed Potatoes & Cajun Gravy

The vegan Popeyes-Style Mashed Potatoes & Cajun Gravy is an incredible side dish. Vegans will definitely enjoy this, as all the items are plant-based. 40 minutes will be the total duration for this dish. We will be making mashed potatoes and a delicious Cajun gravy on top of them. The steps are not complicated to follow for this recipe. The overall vegan Popeyes-Style Mashed Potatoes & Cajun Gravy become creamier. Also, the taste of this overall dish is full of flavors. Make this amazing dish for gatherings, for guests, or for family dinners. You could also try making a light meal on occasion or for any event.

STATS:

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Total duration: 40 minutes
• Portion size: 1 cup
• Serving: 4 servings
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Side Dish
• Diet: Vegan
• Calories: 210 kcal

EQUIPMENT:

• Measurings cups
• Whisk
• Measuring spoons
• Saucepan
• Fork
• Colander
• Large pot

INGREDIENTS:

MASHED POTATOES:

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 medium potatoes (peeled & chopped)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk
• 2 tbsp vegan butter
• Quarter tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

CAJUN GRAVY:

• 2 tbsp vegan butter
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Half tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

POTATOES:

• As this recipe has mashed potatoes in it, we will be using potatoes as the core component. The dish will become not only softer in texture, but also a lot creamier. Russet potatoes are actually a good choice for this recipe. For an alternative, use red potatoes.

UNSWEETENED PLANT MILK:

• Since this is a vegan recipe, we need to use vegan milk. This milk will be helpful in making the dish more creamy. Using the unsweetened one will provide you with better results. You can consider utilizing almond milk if you like.

VEGAN BUTTER:

• Smoothness comes along when we use butter, and in this recipe, vegan butter is used. Olive oil can also be an option to use in place of vegan butter. Another alternative can be coconut oil, which can alter the taste a bit.

VEGETABLE BROTH:

• For making the gravy, we will use vegetable broth. This is because it will give a savory taste to it. This broth is actually a great option over beef stock that we normally use in other recipes. Utilize low-sodium broth if you desire an alternative idea.

CAJUN SEASONING:

• This is the basic item in this recipe for the main Cajun gravy taste. This product will give a spicy taste to the dish as well as provide a color. If you need something else, try mixing thyme + garlic powder + cayenne + paprika.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• Thickness will come along when we use all-purpose flour in the gravy mix. Smoothness also becomes a part of the dish when we use flour.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Take the large pot and include the pieces of potatoes in it.
2. Add water and salt to it to boil for 20 minutes.
3. Then comes the proper draining of the boiled potatoes.
4. Crush & mash them properly till the consistency gets smooth enough.
5. Include all the other products for the mashed potatoes in the bowl.
6. Keep mashing with the seasonings and other items.
7. After making it creamy, rest it on one side.
8. Then, take a saucepan to warm vegan butter in it on a medium flame.
9. Include the flour and mix it consistently for a minute.
10. Add all the seasonings except salt to the saucepan as well.
11. Simmering duration should be 7 minutes.
12. You can then check the flavor and include salt if you desire.
13. Pour this gravy over the potatoes mix, and now your dish is ready.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• You can have this dish with some tofu to make it a complete supper.
• Corn will also go along well with this side dish.
• Take some vegan biscuits and eat them with this side dish if you like.

TIPS:

• Mixing of the mashed potatoes should be decent and not a lot.
• You can consider heating the milk first and then including it in the potato mixture.
• When making the gravy, be sure that you mix it persistently.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• The maximum time that you can place this dish in the refrigerator is 4 days inside a tight vessel.

FREEZER:

• Individually freeze the gravy, and for the potatoes, place them for one month only.

FAQs:

Will the dish become very spicy?

• The level of spiciness for this recipe will be decent enough.

In what way can I omit gluten from this recipe?

• Utilize flour with no gluten in it to make this dish gluten-free.

Will it be okay if I prepare this dish earlier?

• You can make this early if you want; just warm it before eating.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net carbs: 31 g

Total carbs: 35 g

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 5 g

Calories: 210 kcal

Iron: 2.4 g

Calcium: 90 g

Sodium: 420 g

Potassium: 620 g

Vitamin A: 380 IU