Mashed Sweet Potato and Cauliflower

5 from 1 vote

Mashed Sweet Potato and Cauliflower

This healthy mashed sweet potato and cauliflower recipe is easy and quick to make, is full of savory flavor and has a creamy luscious texture. Makes for a perfect vegetable side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any family dinner, plus this recipe is 100% vegan and gluten-free.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas recipes, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, Thanskgiving recipes

Servings: servings

Calories: 184kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Medium-large pot
Potato masher
Electric beaters or a hand-held blender optional, for an ultra-smooth result

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes about 5-6 small sweet potatoes or 3 large, peeled and roughly chopped
2 pounds cauliflower about one large head, chopped in florets
½ cup plain dairy-free yogurt I used plain almond yogurt from the brand 365
2-4 tbsp plant-based milk or enough for the desired consistency, I used plain oat milk from Oatly
1 clove of garlic crushed
1 pinch grated nutmeg optional
salt and black pepper to taste
fresh parsley optional, to garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the chopped veggies. Cover and bring to a simmer. Let the vegetables simmer on medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes or until very tender.
Drain well and return the vegetables to the pot. Use a potato masher to mash the vegetables as smooth as you can. Add the yogurt, garlic, nutmeg (if using), salt and about 2 tablespoons of plain milk, and keep stirring/mashing.
Add more milk as needed until the desired consistency and use electric beaters or a hand-held blender if looking for an ultra-smooth result. Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

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Notes

This is a simple recipe that's also very forgiving, so feel free to change the ratio of sweet potato vs cauliflower or incorporate other veggies, especially root vegetables.
Make sure to cook the vegetables until they are very tender, almost falling apart. This will help mash them to a smooth texture!
Drain well to avoid a watery mix. I like to transfer the drained veggies back to the pot and briefly steam them on low-medium heat to remove the extra moisture, then add the rest of the ingredients.
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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