Heart-Healthy Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these Heart-Healthy Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a flavorful and nutritious twist on a classic comfort food. Made with naturally sweet and vibrant sweet potatoes, this recipe swaps heavy cream and butter for unsweetened almond milk and heart-smart extra-virgin olive oil, delivering a rich and creamy texture without the added saturated fats. The subtle blend of garlic powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg adds a warm and aromatic depth of flavor, making this dish both cozy and health-conscious. Perfect as a wholesome accompaniment to your favorite main dishes, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and will delight your family with its velvety smoothness and irresistible taste. Whether you're meal prepping or dressing up a holiday table, these mashed sweet potatoes are sure to shine!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes to ensure they cook evenly.
Step 2
Place the sweet potato cubes into a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Step 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4
Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
Step 5
Add the unsweetened almond milk and extra-virgin olive oil to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Step 6
Using a potato masher or an electric mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until they reach your desired level of smoothness.
Step 7
Stir in the garlic powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 9
Serve warm as a side dish, garnished with a sprinkle of additional cinnamon or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1062.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1046.4 |
| Total Fat 28.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1754.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 187.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.0g | |
| Protein 14.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 43.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 495.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 67.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories