Sweet Potato Mash

Name: Sweet Potato Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp fine sea salt

A rich, creamy sweet potato mash infused with fresh ginger, smooth peanut butter, and subtle spices.

35 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

West AfricanSideStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2.5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Place 2.5 lbs peeled, cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
2

Bring water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
3

Drain the potatoes completely and return them to the warm pot.
4

Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp fine sea salt.
5

Mash everything together with a potato masher until smooth and warm.

Questions

How long does Sweet Potato Mash keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Sweet Potato Mash?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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