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Quick & Easy Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes (Side Dish) Recipe

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These Quick & Easy Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes offer a vibrant and nutritious side dish perfect for any dinner party. Made with creamy butter, warm spices, and fresh herbs, this delightful recipe highlights the deep purple hue of stokes sweet potatoes for a beautiful and tasty addition to your meal.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 pounds purple “stokes” sweet potatoes (roughly 2 large)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk (cow’s milk or unsweetened, unflavoured dairy-free alternative, or cream)
  • 1/4 cup butter (regular, unsalted or dairy-free alternative)

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste

Fresh Herbs

  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 Tbsp chopped green onion

Instructions

  1. Prep Potatoes: Peel and wash the purple sweet potatoes thoroughly. Then cut them into roughly 1-inch thick cubes to ensure even cooking.
  2. Boil Potatoes: Place the cubed sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water completely. Cover the pot with a lid, bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and let simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain Water: Once cooked, turn off the heat and carefully drain all the water from the sweet potatoes.
  4. Mash and Season: Add the milk, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic powder, and salt directly to the drained sweet potatoes. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher until you reach the desired texture, adding more milk or butter if you prefer a creamier, thinner consistency.
  5. Add Herbs and Serve: Stir in the chopped parsley and green onion evenly throughout the mash. Serve the mashed purple sweet potatoes hot as a vibrant side dish.

Notes

  • LEFTOVERS: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat on the stovetop, in the microwave, or oven as preferred.
  • Use either regular cow’s milk or a dairy-free milk alternative to keep the dish suitable for various dietary preferences.
  • Adjust spices and salt to taste to suit your personal preference.
  • For a richer flavor, use cream instead of milk.

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