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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect go-to side dish that goes perfectly with just about everything, and they're healthy too!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
mashed, sweet potato, side dish, recipe, whole 30, paleo
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
211
kcal
Author:
Lisa Johnson
Ingredients
2
pounds
sweet potatoes
(peeled and cut into chunks)
2
Tablespoons
clarified butter or ghee
(or coconut oil)
½
cup
coconut milk (in a can)
(substitute - cashewmilk or whole milk)
¼
teaspoon
cinnamon
⅛
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
sea salt and black pepper
(to taste)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot/sauce pan.
Add the sweet potatoes and cook until fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Drain the sweet potatoes and return to the pot.
Add the butter and milk of your choice. Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher, an immersion blender, or a large fork.
Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg, then season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Cover until ready to serve.
Notes
Make sure that the potatoes are completely covered by the water. If not, add more.
Use the coconut milk and oil for Vegan, the cashew milk and clarified butter for Paleo and Whole30.
Use whole milk and unsalted butter for regular diets.
The extra butter on top is just for the photos, but feel free to add it if you so desire
Nutrition
Calories:
211
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
31
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
12
mg
|
Sodium:
85
mg
|
Potassium:
550
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
21450
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3.8
mg
|
Calcium:
49
mg
|
Iron:
1.5
mg