Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Thyme
Easy savory mashed sweet potatoes with thyme and garlic is a delicious side that works for busy weeknights or special occasions! This lighter sweet potato mash has no butter or cream, and is so easy to make vegan-friendly. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 8 people, up to
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes, about 4 to 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, more for garnish
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Black pepper
- ¼ cup whole milk
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, put the cubed sweet potatoes and cover with cold tap water by about 2 inches. Season with about 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and allow the potatoes to simmer for about 15 minutes or until very tender.
- Drain the potatoes well then return them back to the pot. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the sweet potatoes until creamy.
- Season with a good pinch of kosher salt. Add the thyme, garlic, milk, a good pinch of ground black pepper, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, and using the back of a spoon, smooth the surface a bit and garnish with some more fresh thyme. Serve!
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Notes
- You can keep the mashed sweet potatoes savory, or, if you’d like to add a little sweetness, try a drizzle of warmed honey or molasses.
- Serve it with: Roast rack of lamb, Pomegranate chicken thighs, Juice garlic and herb roasted turkey breast, Beef tenderloin, Roasted branzino
- Vegan option: Omit the whole milk, or replace it with unflavored, unsweetened almond milk.
- How to store leftovers: Leftover sweet potato mash will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition
Calories: 200.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.2g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.9mg | Sodium: 127.7mg | Potassium: 780.3mg | Fiber: 6.9g | Sugar: 9.9g | Vitamin A: 32211.7IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 80.1mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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