Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes

5 from 1 vote

These silky mashed purple sweet potatoes are easy and quick to prepare, packed with unique flavors and are naturally healthy. They are also unbelievably creamy and rich plus, look at their stunning vibrant violet color! Perfect as a dairy-free and gluten-free side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas that everyone will enjoy.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vegan

Servings: portions

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

4 purple sweet potatoes, medium size
½ cup coconut cream see note, or regular plain vegan milk
1 small clove of garlic crushed
½ tsp salt or to taste
2 tbsp fresh chives

Instructions

Peel the potatoes and slice them in thick pieces (about 1 ½ inches thick). Then, transfer to a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to medium-low and let simmer until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain and return the potatoes to the pot to help evaporate the extra water/moisture.
Mash until very smooth (I use a hand masher), then add the rest of the ingredients. Stir/mash well and taste to adjust the flavor. If the potatoes are still too dense, then add more milk/coconut cream until desired consistency.
Serve warm as a side dish. Goes well with a lentil meatloaf, vegan meatballs, roasted tofu, etc. They make for a great Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish!

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Notes

You can either use canned coconut cream or simply scrape the top solid cream part from a can of coconut milk (see video). It works better when the can is chilled for at least an hour before, especially when the weather is warm.
Store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 5 days. Reheat using the microwave or on the stove. Can also be frozen. The mashed potatoes might get thicker as they cool down, so add some more milk/cream when reheating if needed.
Both Stokes or Okinawan purple sweet potatoes work well for this recipe. You should be able to find them in a regular grocery store. If not, then check out an Asian supermarket or you can also buy them online through the company Frieda's.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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