Sweet Potato Purée
Description
Homemade Sweet Potato Purée is an easy and decadent side dish using just one ingredient, sweet potatoes. With pretty much no prep time, you can have a creamy, restaurant-quality side dish that pairs perfectly with proteins, vegetables, and can even be used in baked goods.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F; line a baking sheet with foil.
- Prick the surface of two medium sweet potatoes with a fork and arrange on prepared baking sheet. Roast sweet potatoes until skins are wrinkly and a steak knife easily slides into potatoes, 50–60 minutes.
- Let potatoes cool slightly, then peel and discard (or snack on!) skins.
- Transfer potato flesh to a food processor or blender and process until completely smooth.
Equipment
Notes
Storage:
Store the sweet potato puree in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week. You can also freeze the sweet potato puree in a freezer safe container as well for up to 2 months. Just thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
Another pro tip we have is to freeze the puree in ice cube molds. Once frozen, pop out the frozen puree and store in a ziptop bag. This makes for very easy reheating for individual serving sizes of the puree.
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes of similar size. This helps them roast at an even rate in the oven. If you choose to dice your potatoes before roasting or boiling, be sure to dice them to a similar size as well for even cooking.
- Over cook the potatoes rather than under. This ensures the potatoes will be silky smooth when they are pureed. You know the potatoes are ready to blend when they can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Add aromatics to change the flavors. You can add spices, fresh herbs, or garlic to the potatoes if desired for a twist on the flavors. We love thyme, rosemary, nutmeg, and even ground cloves or cinnamon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 21mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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