Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes
8 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Adapted from It’s a Veg World After All
This vegetarian recipe is easy to make, using just a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Ingredients
2 pounds purple sweet potatoes
½ cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
2 tablespoon salted grass-fed butter (+ more to taste)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the potatoes by peeling them if desired (you can also leave the peels on), removing any bruised areas, and cutting them into 2-inch pieces. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, add up to ½ teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil. Let them boil for 15 to 17 minutes until fork-tender.
In the meantime, combine the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until the butter is melted, then remove from heat, being careful not to let the mixture boil.
When the potatoes are cooked, drain and return them to the pot. Pour in the milk and butter mixture, and mash the potatoes with a handheld masher or a handheld electric mixer (for a creamier texture) until smooth. Taste, and add salt, pepper, more butter, and fresh herbs as desired. For additional flavor, consider adding up to ½ cup sour cream. Enjoy warm!
