High Protein Sweet Potato Puree
Elevate your meal prep with this High Protein Sweet Potato Puree, a creamy and nutrient-packed side dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal planning. Featuring the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes blended with protein-rich firm tofu, this recipe is as wholesome as it is satisfying. A touch of nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and olive oil adds a subtle savory depth, while unsweetened almond milk creates an irresistibly smooth texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this high-protein, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly dish is perfect on its own or alongside your favorite main course. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness that will delight your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium (about 400g total) sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 150 grams firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into roughly 1-inch cubes.
Place the sweet potato cubes in a large pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a blender or food processor.
Add the firm tofu, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the blender with the sweet potatoes.
Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1732 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 686 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 481 mg | 10% | |
*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.
