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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 healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.
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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 pounds purple sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
Butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Milk
  • 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk
Salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional

Method
 

Prepare 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 and Mix
  1. Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. Add melted butter, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Serve
  1. Transfer the mash to a serving bowl and enjoy warm as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and milk with a plant-based alternative.

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