Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These creamy and fluffy roasted, mashed sweet potatoes are among the best side dishes to put on your holiday table! They are buttery and smooth and pack the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Best of all, they only require four simple ingredients to make!
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes about 2 pounds
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 2-3 tbsp unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to
400 °F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Wash the sweet potatoes. Start by cleaning the potatoes under cold water to remove any possible dirt. Drain them and pat them dry.Prick each sweet potato 5-7 times using a fork or a thin knife. This will create steam vents and allow the sweet potatoes to bake evenly.
- Roast until tender. Roast the sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes or until the flesh is soft and melty. Next, let the sweet potatoes cool for about 20 minutes.
- Add to a food processor. Scoop out the sweet potato flesh, leaving the skin behind, and transfer it to a food processor. Alternatively, you can use a potato masher if you don’t have a food processor.
- Process until smooth. Process for 20-30 seconds or until smooth. I like my mashed potatoes smooth, but if you prefer a chunkier texture you can just pulse them a few times.
- Combine with butter. Once the sweet potatoes are smooth, transfer them to a saucepan and stir in the vegan butter. Heat over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and fully combined with the sweet potatoes. At this point, if you want a creamier consistency, stir in a few tablespoons of unsweetened milk or plant-based cream.
- Season. Finally, season with salt and pepper and serve! These mashed sweet potatoes will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Season properly. No one likes bland mashed potatoes, so do not hesitate to taste them a few times and adjust the saltiness to your liking.
- Do not omit the butter. Butter brings creaminess and richness and helps enhance the overall flavor, so I do not recommend omitting it.
- Adjust the texture. Depending on the type of sweet potatoes used, you may have to adjust the consistency by using more or less liquid. If your mashed sweet potatoes appear too dry, add 1/4 cup of unsweetened milk and stir to combine. Conversely, if they appear too liquid, cook them over low heat, stirring constantly, to remove excess moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 298 kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.2 g | Protein: 4.7 g | Fat: 7.6 g | Saturated Fat: 4.8 g | Sodium: 356 mg | Potassium: 3 mg | Fiber: 9.3 g | Sugar: 16.2 g | Calcium: 49 mg | Iron: 2 mg