Caribbean Boniato Mash
Elevate your side dish game with this creamy and flavorful Caribbean Boniato Mash, a tropical twist on traditional mashed potatoes. Made with naturally sweet and nutty boniato—a Caribbean sweet potato—this recipe combines the velvety richness of coconut milk and butter with warm, aromatic spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Quick to prepare in just under 40 minutes, this dish delivers a taste of the tropics with its silky texture and balanced seasoning. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, it’s the perfect accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled seafood, or a vegetarian feast. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply exploring global flavors, this Caribbean-inspired mash is sure to captivate your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boniato (Caribbean sweet potato)
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the boniato and cut it into 2-inch chunks for even cooking.
Place the boniato pieces in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the boniato is fork-tender.
Drain the boniato and return it to the pot.
Add coconut milk, butter, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper to the pot with the boniato.
Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the boniato until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.
Transfer the boniato mash to a serving dish and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy this tropical twist on a classic side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2517 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 317 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 3318 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
