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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Thyme
Easy savory mashed sweet potatoes with thyme and garlic is a delicious side that works for busy weeknights or special occasions! This lighter sweet potato mash has no butter or cream, and is so easy to make vegan-friendly. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 people, up to
Calories: 2007 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American-Mediterranean Fusion
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes, about 4 to 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves, more for garnish
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- black pepper
- ¼ cup whole milk
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, put the cubed sweet potatoes and cover with cold tap water by about 2 inches. Season with about 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and allow the potatoes to simmer for about 15 minutes or until very tender.
- Drain the potatoes well then return them back to the pot. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the sweet potatoes until creamy.
- Season with a good pinch of kosher salt. Add the thyme, garlic, milk, a good pinch of ground black pepper, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, and using the back of a spoon, smooth the surface a bit and garnish with some more fresh thyme. Serve!
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Notes
- Roast rack of lamb
- Pomegranate chicken thighs
- Juice garlic and herb roasted turkey breast
- Beef tenderloin
- Roasted branzino
- You can keep the mashed sweet potatoes savory, or, if you’d like to add a little sweetness, try a drizzle of warmed honey or molasses.
- Serve it with: Roast rack of lamb, Pomegranate chicken thighs, Juice garlic and herb roasted turkey breast, Beef tenderloin, Roasted branzino
- Vegan option: Omit the whole milk, or replace it with unflavored, unsweetened almond milk.
- How to store leftovers: Leftover sweet potato mash will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
200.7kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
46.2g
(15%)
Protein
3.9g
(8%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
0.9mg
(0%)
Sodium
127.7mg
(5%)
Potassium
780.3mg
(22%)
Fiber
6.9g
(28%)
Sugar
9.9g
(20%)
Vitamin A
32211.7IU
(644%)
Vitamin C
6.4mg
(7%)
Calcium
80.1mg
(8%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people, up to
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2007
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200.7kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 46.2g | 15% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 127.7mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 780.3mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6.9g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9.9g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 32211.7IU | 644% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 80.1mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.