Heart-Healthy Sweet Potato Puree
Creamy, flavorful, and packed with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Sweet Potato Puree is the perfect side dish for any meal. Made with nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, unsweetened almond milk, and a drizzle of heart-friendly olive oil, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients to create a silky-smooth dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Enhanced with the warm flavor of ground cinnamon and a savory touch of garlic powder, this puree strikes the ideal balance between sweet and savory. Ready in just 35 minutes with minimal prep, it’s an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon or an elegant drizzle of olive oil for a crowd-pleasing, dairy-free, and low-sodium treat that everyone will love. Keywords: heart-healthy sweet potato puree, creamy sweet potato recipe, easy healthy side dish, gluten-free sweet potato puree.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium (about 1.5 lbs total) sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional, adjust to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Place the sweet potato cubes into a medium-sized pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium and let the sweet potatoes cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl or a blender/food processor.
Add the unsweetened almond milk, olive oil, ground cinnamon, garlic powder, salt (if using), and black pepper to the sweet potatoes.
Using a potato masher, immersion blender, or food processor, puree the mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning to taste as needed.
Serve the sweet potato puree warm. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1413 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.9 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.9 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% | |
*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.
