Vegan Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting creaminess of Vegan Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a delightful twist on the classic side dish. Made with naturally sweet, velvety boiled sweet potatoes, this dairy-free recipe incorporates the richness of vegan butter, a touch of warm almond milk, and a hint of maple syrup for subtle sweetness. Enhanced with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and perfectly seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, this mashed sweet potato dish is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe is perfect for holiday menus or weeknight dinners alike. Serve this plant-based side with your favorite mains for a wholesome and crowd-pleasing addition to the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into evenly sized chunks, approximately 1-inch pieces, to ensure even cooking.
Place the sweet potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water for flavor.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and let the sweet potatoes simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, warm the almond milk in a small saucepan over low heat, or microwave it for about 30 seconds, to prevent chilling the potatoes when mixing.
Once the sweet potatoes are tender, drain them well and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for a few moments to allow any excess moisture to escape.
Add the warm almond milk, vegan butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sea salt, and black pepper to the pot with the drained sweet potatoes.
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
Serve immediately, garnishing with additional cinnamon or a sprig of fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.8 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1904 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.7 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 57 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.
