Description
A comforting dish of mashed sweet potatoes infused with spices and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil for vegan)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or crushed red pepper flakes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Peeled and cut sweet potatoes into uniform chunks.
- Boil in a large pot of water for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return to the pot over low heat to evaporate moisture.
- Add butter or olive oil, minced garlic, maple syrup, and spices. Mash until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or heat as desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil or maple syrup.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize the spices and herbs to your liking. These mashed sweet potatoes can also be adapted for various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, side dish, comfort food, Thanksgiving