Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes
A vibrant and easy mashed purple sweet potato recipe, perfect as a gluten-free side dish for Thanksgiving or any special dinner. This recipe offers dairy-free options and takes about 30 minutes to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds purple sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup butter (or dairy-free butter alternative)
- 1/4 cup milk (or unsweetened coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs like chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the purple sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Return the sweet potatoes to the pot. Add the butter and milk.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. For a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender.
- Stir in the salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- If using, stir in any optional add-ins like herb butter.
- Serve immediately as a colorful side dish.
Notes
- To preserve the vibrant color, avoid over-mashing.
- For a richer flavor, you can use herb-infused butter.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added color and freshness.
- This recipe is a great option for meal planning and can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg