Dairy-Free Creamy Mashed Yam
Elevate your side dish game with this Dairy-Free Creamy Mashed Yam recipe, a velvety, flavor-packed alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Featuring naturally sweet yams blended with rich coconut milk, a drizzle of olive oil, and a hint of garlic powder, this recipe achieves a luscious texture without relying on dairy. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper and optionally topped with fresh chives for a pop of color and herbaceous flair, it’s a wholesome, plant-based option that's ready in under 40 minutes. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or simply upgrading your weeknight dinner, this easy, crowd-pleasing dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large (about 2 pounds total) yams
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
Begin by peeling the yams and cutting them into roughly 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Place the yam cubes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook until the yams are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
While the yams are cooking, warm the coconut milk in a small saucepan or microwave until it's just warm. This will help integrate it better with the yams later.
Once the yams are cooked, drain them thoroughly in a colander. Leave them in the colander for a couple of minutes to allow any excess water to evaporate.
Return the drained yams to the pot. Add the olive oil, warm coconut milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash the yams until they reach your desired level of smoothness. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
Transfer the mashed yams to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped fresh chives if using for added color and flavor.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your Dairy-Free Creamy Mashed Yam with your favorite main dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2563 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 516.7 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.0 g | 254% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 16462 mg | 350% | |
*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.
