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Healthy Sweet Potato Mash Recipe

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The best ever baked sweet potato mash recipe that is easy, healthy, savory and made from start to finish in one large roasting pan and garnished with fresh chives and thyme. You can keep it vegan and paleo by finishing the dish with olive oil instead of the silky herb butter suggested. 
Healthy Sweet Potato Mash with Chives and Thyme

 

Just as I finished saying summer was almost here and the pool water was absolutely perfect to stick my toes in, yesterday was time to crank up the oven again. I kid you not, it was gloomy and damp with a Thanksgiving, Christmasy feel in the air. Luckily i had a bag of sweet potatoes in the pantry so I decided to throw them all in the oven to make some holiday magic. 
 
By baking the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them you keep most of the nutrients inside and also add deep layers of flavors to your final dish! This is the way to go you guys!
 
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Basically i did a spin on the forever favorite sweet potato rounds, only this time cut into cubes and tossed well with lost of flavorful spices before roasting in a super hot oven. Then I added a couple of dabs of this chive butter I had in the fridge and mashed everything right there in the same pan, keeping a charming rustic texture. 
 
Healthy Sweet Potato Mash with Chives and Thyme
Make sure to use a fork or spatula to scrape up all those golden brown bits from the bottom and the corners of your pan. They will become a super delicious part of the final dish and I would dare argue that is really the best part hehe 
 
If you fancy your potatoes whipped then this is the time to dust off your food processor and go looking for some cream in the refrigerator. Puree together until fluffy as a cloud, but just so you know my rustic way is better 😉

Healthy, Savory Sweet Potato Mash with Chives and Thyme

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Healthy Sweet Potato Mash Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

The best ever roasted sweet potato mash recipe that is easy, healthy, savory and paleo, made from start to finish in one large roasting pan.

Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Italian American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 455 kcal
Author: Florentina
Ingredients
  • 3 lb sweet potatoes - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil + more as needed
  • 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp oregano
  • 1 pinch Black pepper -freshly cracked
  • 2 tbsp herb butter (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives and thyme
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400” F

  2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes.

  3. Drizzle the olive in the bottom of a large roasting dish. Add the paprika, sea salt, onion powder and Oregano. Crack some black pepper on top and use a fork to combine everything.

  4. Add the potatoes to the spice mix and use your hand to toss everything to coat well all over.

  5. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes then use a spatula to give everything a mix. 

  6. Turn the heat up to 500" F and Cook another 10 to 15 minutes or so until the potatoes are cooked through and golden around the edges. 

  7. Remove from the oven and very carefully place the pan on a stable surface. Add the chive butter on top and using a masher rustically crush the patatoes to your liking making sure to gather any brown bits from the bottom and the corners.

    Sprinkle with the fresh chives and thyme and serve!

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Sweet Potato Mash Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 822mg 34%
Potassium 1235mg 35%
Total Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Dietary Fiber 12g 48%
Sugars 14g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 988%
Vitamin C 11.7%
Calcium 14.6%
Iron 18.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. I love sweet potatoes so much, I cannot deny that fact AT ALL – I eat 2 whole ones a day it seems! And I can’t stop, won’t stop! ROASTING THEM is the absolute BESTTTTTT!!

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