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Purple Sweet Potato Mash

A creamy and vibrant mash made from purple sweet potatoes, perfect as a side dish or a base for various toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Purple Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 lbs purple sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
Butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Milk
  • 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk
Salt
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Place the cubed purple sweet potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
Mash the Potatoes
  1. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add melted butter, milk, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Serve
  1. Transfer the mash to a serving bowl and enjoy as a side dish or with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like thyme or rosemary.

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