I love these mashed sweet potatoes because not only are they absolutely delicious, but they’re just about the easiest holiday dish to throw together. While I also love my more complicated sweet potato recipes like sweet potato casserole and candied yams, this mash is just as delicious but requires a fraction of the effort to make. The technique we’re using is pretty much the same as the one used to make basic vegan mashed potatoes, but sweet potatoes are actually less fussy to work with than white potatoes, so it’s even easier! Let’s talk about how it’s done.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Sweet potatoes. We’re using fresh orange sweet potatoes, though I don’t see any reason you couldn’t substitute canned if that’s how you roll. You could also make this dish with other varieties of sweet potatoes like yellow or purple ones. Feel free to get creative! Coconut milk. Full-fat coconut milk is what I recommend for maximum richness and creaminess, though light coconut milk and other varieties of non-dairy milk should work fine if you’re looking to reduce the fat content. Vegan butter. Some common vegan butter brands include Earth Balance, Melt and Miyoko’s. Look for then near where the regular butter is sold at the supermarket. Maple syrup. This will add some sweetness and maple flavor to your vegan mashed sweet potatoes. You’re welcome to leave it out if you prefer to cook without added sugar. You could also get away with substituting another sweetener like organic brown sugar, agave, or coconut nectar. Spices. We’re seasoning our mash with ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Salt.
Variation: For a savory sweet potato mash, leave out the maple syrup and replace the cinnamon and nutmeg with a teaspoon or two of fresh thyme and a pinch of black pepper.
How They’re Made
The following is a detailed photo tutorial on how to make this dish. Scroll all the way down if you’d like to skip right to the recipe! Tip: Your sweet potatoes are done when they’re easily pierced with a fork. Variation: For super creamy mashed sweet potatoes, feel free to whip them using an electric mixer. Your vegan mashed sweet potatoes are ready to enjoy! I like to top mine with an extra pat of vegan butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Leftovers & Storage
Leftover vegan mashed sweet potatoes will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for about three days, or in the freezer for about three months.
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