Vegan Mashed Potatoes & Mushroom Gravy - Clean Green Simple

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds yellow potatoes
• 6 tablespoons vegan butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups reserved warm potato water
• 1/4 cup chives (chopped)
• 1/2 cup vegan butter
• 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
• 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms (chopped)
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 3 cups vegetable broth (or mushroom broth)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)