Low Sodium Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the velvety goodness of this **Low Sodium Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes** recipe—a perfect side dish that’s both wholesome and flavorful. Made with naturally sweet and nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, this dish achieves its creamy texture with the addition of unsalted butter and a touch of heavy cream, ensuring a luscious bite every time. Seasoned simply with garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper, these mashed sweet potatoes are low in sodium but rich in taste. A sprinkle of fresh chives adds the perfect burst of color and a mild, oniony freshness to every serving. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe pairs beautifully with roasted meats, vegetarian mains, or holiday feasts while keeping heart-healthy eating in mind. Whether you're meal-prepping or entertaining, this is comfort food done right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the water from the pot and return the sweet potatoes to the pan.
Add the unsalted butter and heavy cream to the drained sweet potatoes.
Mash the sweet potatoes using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Be careful not to over-mix if using the mixer.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with freshly chopped chives to garnish.
Serve hot as a side dish to your favorite main courses.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.0 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.0 g | 225% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 547 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 48 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.
