Easy Miso Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes
• 3 Tbsp miso paste (white or yellow)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup parsley
• Optional: sesame seeds + toasted sesame oil to drizzle overtop

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel, wash, and dry sweet potatoes. Chop into approximately 1-inch chunks and add to a large pot with a lid.

2. 2

   Add approximately 2 cups of water to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and keep covered for about 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are fork tender.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, toast walnuts in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Stir walnuts around to prevent burning, for about 5 minutes (until toasty and lightly browned). Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Transfer toasted walnuts to a cutting board. Roughly chop both walnuts and parsley and set aside.

5. 5

   Once potatoes are done, drain the majority of the water, leaving a small amount to mash with the potatoes. Add miso paste, garlic powder, ground ginger, and coconut oil to the sweet potatoes. Mash ingredients together with a potato masher, until smooth and well-combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

6. 6

   Serve mashed sweet potatoes in a bowl, and top with chopped walnuts and parsley. If you'd like, you can also add a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy warm!