These creamy mashed sweet potatoes are a twist on the fall classic.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Keyword
mashed sweet potatoes
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Total Time35minutes
Servings6servings, about ½ cup each
Calories161kcal
AuthorOpenfit
Ingredients
2lbs.medium sweet potatoespeeled, cut into cubes
Hot water
½tsp.sea salt or Himalayan saltdivided use
1cupcanned lite coconut milkwarm, divided use
1Tbsp.finely chopped fresh thymereserve a small amount for garnish
Ground black pepperto taste; optional
Instructions
Place sweet potatoes in medium saucepan. Cover with water. Add ¼ tsp. salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat. Drain water from sweet potatoes and place in a medium bowl.
Add ½ cup coconut milk; mash with a potato masher.
Add additional coconut milk 2 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Season with thyme, remaining ¼ tsp. salt, and pepper; mix well.
Garnish with thyme, if desired.
Recipe Notes
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