Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Healthy Version)

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Read more about Naptime VillageThese healthy mashed sweet potatoes are creamy and flavorful with Greek yogurt and olive oil options instead of heavy butter.

Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Total
30 mins
Calories
190 kcal
Protein
4 g
Carbohydrates
31 g
Serves
6 servings
Fat
6 g
Longevity
72/100
Quick Answer
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Key method: Cooking and drying the potatoes before mashing gives a creamy texture without heavy cream.
Cooking Tips
Drain thoroughly to avoid watery mash. Warm the milk before adding so mash stays hot. Mash less for rustic texture, more for smooth texture.
Variations
Savory version: Add roasted garlic and chopped chives. Warm-spice version: Add cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg.
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Ingredient notes
Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are naturally sweeter and creamier for mashing.
Step-by-step
6 servings- 1
Step 1
Boil potatoes
- Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Action: Cover potatoes with water in a large pot and boil 12 to 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Ingredients:
- 2
Step 2
Drain and dry
- Ingredients:
- Cooked sweet potatoes
- Action: Drain well, then return to warm pot for 1 minute to evaporate excess moisture.
- Ingredients:
- 3
Step 3
Mash
- Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
- Action: Mash potatoes with oil or butter, yogurt if using, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Ingredients:
- 4
Step 4
Adjust texture
- Ingredients:
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk, as needed
- Action: Add milk gradually until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Ingredients:
- 5
Step 5
Serve
- Ingredients:
- Finished mash
- Action: Serve warm and top with chives, pepper, or olive oil drizzle if desired.
- Ingredients:
Equipment
Large pot
Potato masher
Colander
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