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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These creamy mashed sweet potatoes are a twist on the fall classic.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword mashed sweet potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings, about ½ cup each
Calories 161 kcal
Author Openfit

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. medium sweet potatoes peeled, cut into cubes
  • Hot water
  • ½ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt divided use
  • 1 cup canned lite coconut milk warm, divided use
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme reserve a small amount for garnish
  • Ground black pepper to taste; optional

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add ½ cup coconut milk; mash with a potato masher.
  3. 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.
  4. Garnish with thyme, if desired.

Recipe Notes

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