Sweet Potato Mash
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Category
Side Dishes
Servings
1
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Calories
146
Sweet Potato Mash is a simple yet flavourful side dish made by boiling diced sweet potatoes until tender, then mashing them with butter for a rich and creamy texture. Seasoned with a pinch of pink Himalayan salt, this mash is perfect as a healthy side to a variety of main dishes. You can adjust the creaminess by adding a splash of water or milk while mashing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a nutritious and tasty alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
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Pinch pink Himalayan salt
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1 tsp butter
Directions
In a saucepan cover the sweet potato with water, sprinkle salt, cover with a lid and bring to the boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until soft.
Drain, leaving the potatoes in the pan, place back on the lowest heat add butter and then using a potato masher, mash the potatoes adding a little water or milk as needed.
Recipe Note
Add a touch of ground cinnamon or ginger for extra flavour.
The recipe can easily be made vegan by using coconut oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- per serving
- Calories
- 146
- Fat
- 3.8 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 2.4 grams
- Carbohydrates
- 26 grams
- Sugar
- 5.4 grams
- Fibre
- 3.9 grams
- Protein
- 2 grams
- Sodium
- 100 milligrams
