Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition per Serving
141
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Carbs
9g
Fat
Perfectly creamy, these mashed sweet potatoes are made with no added sugar and are savory with fresh herbs, butter, and milk!
📝 Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons pastured butter
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/4 cup half-and-half or milk
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1Use a vegetable peeler to peel the potatoes and then cut them into uniform cubes.
- 2Place a steamer basket into a large pot of simmering water. Add the sweet potatoes to the basket, place the lid on the pot, and steam for about 20 minutes.
- 3Remove the steamer basket from the pot and drain the water. Place the cooked sweet potatoes directly back into the pot.
- 4In a small pan, melt the 3 tablespoons of butter over medium low heat. Add the chopped herbs, salt, and pepper and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes, until very fragrant. Turn heat to low and whisk in the half-and-half or milk.
- 5Pour the butter mixture into the pot with the sweet potatoes. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until they are smooth. Serve immediately and enjoy!
About the Chef & Original Recipe
This recipe was published by Maryea Flaherty of Happy Healthy Mama on happyhealthymama.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.
Source: happyhealthymama.com