Best Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Best Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Description
Best Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes blends peeled sweet potatoes mashed with heated coconut milk to achieve a smooth and creamy texture. Garlic powder and bouillon powder enhance the flavor depth, while a pinch of nutmeg adds subtle warmth. The sautéed bacon bits introduce a smoky, savory contrast that complements the natural sweetness of the potatoes. Chopped cilantro mixed in before serving offers a fresh, herbaceous note that lifts the dish.
The sweet potatoes are boiled until very tender, then mashed or riced for a uniform texture. Mixing in the warm coconut milk helps make the mash creamy without becoming runny. The combination of seasoning and bacon gives this dish a well-rounded flavor profile suited to complement roasted meats or as a hearty vegetarian side if bacon is omitted.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated before serving, adding fresh cilantro afterward for brightness. Additionally, the recipe freezes well thanks to the coconut milk's fat content, maintaining a creamy texture on thawing.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potato peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (or sliced into rounds) - NOTE: They will cook faster if you cut them into small pieces!
- ¾ cup coconut milk heated (If you prefer, you may use bottled almond milk, cashew milk, or regular dairy milk, but you may have to reduce the amount of milk so the mash won’t be runny, canned
- 1½ tablespoons garlic powder Garlic paste can bring a more potent garlic flavor to the dish so reduce its amount.
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder or vegetable bouillon for a vegan version, Knorr brand
- 1 pinch nutmeg Cinnamon or allspice will also work, freshly ground
- ¾ cup Bacon cut into small pieces and lightly sautéed (omit it to make it vegan) - Other options: Vegan bacon, pancetta, or turkey bacon, fully cooked, smoked
- salt The bouillon already contains a lot of sodium. So you may need to add just a dash of salt, ground, to taste
- black pepper The bouillon already contains a lot of sodium. So you may need to add just a dash of salt, ground, to taste
- ½ cup cilantro chopped (Or parsley or green onions). If not using bacon, 1-2 tablespoons of pepitas make a great topping, fresh
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot of cold salted water until very tender (about 15 minutes). Drain. Let stand in a colander for 2-5 minutes.
- Purée sweet potatoes with a potato ricer or masher; then, stir in the coconut milk until the mixture is homogeneous and creamy.
- Add the garlic and bouillon powder, nutmeg, sauteed bacon, salt and pepper; stir well. Before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro. Alternatively, you may top it with pepitas (but in this case omit the bacon).
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- For freezing, cool the mash completely, then package in freezer-safe containers or bags with excess air removed; freeze up to 2 months.
- Thaw frozen mash in the refrigerator before reheating; add a splash of milk if it becomes too thick.
- Add chopped cilantro only after reheating to preserve its fresh flavor.
- Adjust salt carefully since the bouillon powder already contributes significant sodium.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 27.4g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.1g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 74.8mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 458.6mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 19305.3IU | 386% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 40.8mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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