Sweet Potato Puree

Ingredients

• 1 pound Orange Sweet Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Almond Milk
• 2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon Ground Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potato cubes, reduce to medium heat to simmer, and cover with a lid.

3. 3

   Cook for about 10-15 minutes or until fork tender.

4. 4

   Drain in a sieve over the sink and let them steam out for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Place the cooked sweet potato cubes in a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients if used as a side dish, or keep it plain if you intend on using the puree for baking sweet food like sweet potato brownies.

6. 6

   Process until smooth and no lumps show.

7. 7

   --- Serving as a side dish ---

8. 8

   Serve with more butter or olive oil and fresh chopped herbs like Italian parsley.

9. 9

   --- Storage ---

10. 10

    Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge the day before.