Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes

A bowl of vibrant purple mashed potatoes garnished with chopped chives, surrounded by small dishes of seasoning and antique silverware on a white textured cloth.

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Tired of boring mashed potatoes? This purple mashed potatoes recipe offers vibrant color, creamy texture, and complex carbohydrates, making it the perfect side dish for holidays, meal prep, fall dinners or everyday dinners.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Amercian

Keyword: Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes

Servings:

Calories: 28kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Purple sweet potatoes medium
1/4 cup Coconut milk or more , or use butter
3/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

Instructions

Scrub your purple sweet potatoes thoroughly. You can peel them, but leaving the skin on adds fiber and deeper color.
2. Place them in a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until fork tender.
3. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl or return to the pot.
4. Mash using a handheld masher, potato masher, or potato ricer.
5. In a small saucepan, gently heat your butter or plant-based milk of choice until warm.
6. Stir the warm butter mixture into the potatoes until smooth. Mix in salt, black pepper, and chives or other fresh herbs.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve in a warm serving bowl.

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