Mashed Carrot Sweet Potato
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and creamy Mashed Carrot Sweet Potato recipe—a wholesome, colorful twist on traditional mashed potatoes! Featuring the natural sweetness of carrots and sweet potatoes, this dish is brought to life with a touch of unsalted butter, a splash of milk, and warm hints of optional cinnamon for a cozy flavor boost. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy, nutrient-packed side that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, holiday feasts, or weeknight dinners. Customize the texture to your liking—silky smooth or delightfully chunky—and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an elegant touch. Perfect for those seeking a healthier, gluten-free comfort food, this dish is sure to delight at any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups milk
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and carrots and cut them into 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Add the sweet potato and carrot chunks to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium and let them cook for 20-25 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the boiled sweet potatoes and carrots thoroughly in a colander, and return them to the pot.
Add the unsalted butter, milk, salt, ground black pepper, and ground cinnamon (if using).
Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash the ingredients until smooth and creamy. For a chunkier consistency, mash less thoroughly.
Taste the mixture and adjust salt, pepper, or cinnamon as needed.
Transfer the mashed carrot sweet potato mixture to a serving bowl, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your healthy, flavorful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1543 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 747 mg | 16% | |
*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.
