healthy sweet potatoes

Deliciously savory and sweet with herbs, aromatics, and tangy yogurt, these vegan mashed sweet potatotes are a perfect side dish anytime. Gluten-free, WFPB oil-free, with a nut-free option.

Savory Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes

organic sweet potatoes (about 6 small/medium sweet potatoes)

pecans (See Notes re: nut-free.)

sweet onion, finely chopped

garlic,

vegetable broth

rosemary

sage

black pepper

plain, unsweetened vegan yogurt

fine sea salt

Prep

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with foil. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes and prick each one a few times with a fork.

Bake

Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, flipping them at the halfway point, or until a knife slides in easily. Let cool for about 20 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Alternatively, sweet potatoes can be baked 1 to 2 days in advance and refrigerated until ready to peel and proceed with the recipe.

Bake the sweet potatoes:

Toast pecans

Preheat a saute pan over medium-low heat. Toast pecans in the pan, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until fragrant. Transfer pecans to a plate to cool, then chop and set aside.

Saute vegetables

Return saute pan to the burner and increase heat to medium. Cook the onion for about 5 minutes or until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add broth and garlic to the pan, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add rosemary, sage, and pepper, and cook until most of the broth has evaporated and onions are softened. Remove from heat.

Toast the pecans and saute the veggies:

Mash sweet potatoes

Peel the sweet potatoes, discarding the skins, and place in a large bowl. (If potatoes were made in advance and are still cool, warm them in the microwave or on the stovetop.) Add about ½ cup yogurt to the bowl, and use a potato masher or fork to mash the sweet potatoes. Add onion mixture and salt, and stir to combine. Taste and add more yogurt, salt, and pepper, as desired.

Serve

Transfer mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Garnish with a swirl of yogurt and chopped pecans.

Assemble the dish:

These easy mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Made with healthy sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and a hint of spice.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

sweet potatoes (about 6 potatoes)

salt (divided)

half-and-half

chipotle chile powder ((reduce to

cinnamon

nutmeg

whole milk plain Greek yogurt

maple syrup

unsalted butter (diced)

thyme

Boil

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in a large saucepan and cover with cool water so that the water covers the potatoes by 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Continue simmering, adjusting the heat as needed, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, then return the potatoes to the pot.

Add the half and half and chipotle chile powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining 3 teaspoons salt.

Mash

Stir

Immediately add the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and butter. Stir until evenly combined. Taste and adjust spices and salt as desired.

Transfer to a serving bowl and top with thyme. Enjoy warm.

Mashed sweet potatoes are often smothered in sugar, but this savory recipe is healthy and just as delicious! Your loved ones will keep coming back for more.

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