Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
(37)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 pounds purple sweet potatoes (2 large potatoes or 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped)
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based milk if vegan/dairy-free)
- ½ cup butter (or plant-based butter if vegan/dairy-free)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- salt (to taste)
- ground black pepper (to taste)
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Preparation
Step 1
Add the peeled and chopped purple sweet potatoes to a large pot.
Step 2
Add water to the pot until the sweet potatoes are just covered.
Step 3
Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the lid on and reduce the heat to a high simmer.
Step 4
Simmer the potatoes for 15 minutes or until a fork easily pierces the potatoes.
Step 5
Drain the potatoes and return them to the warm pot.
Step 6
Immediately add the milk, butter and maple syrup.
Step 7
Blend with an immersion blender, egg beater, or a hand-held potato masher until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 9
Serve and enjoy!
Step 10
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