Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash
Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash
Ingredients
For the Mash
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and carrots into a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the vegetables by about 1 inch.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
Carefully drain the cooked sweet potatoes and carrots thoroughly. Return the drained vegetables to the empty pot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the vegetable broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and optional cinnamon to the pot with the vegetables. Using a potato masher or a large fork, mash the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. For a smoother mash, you can use an immersion blender or food processor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Taste the mash and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm as a comforting and acid reflux-friendly side dish.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash
Ingredients
For the Mash
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and carrots into a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the vegetables by about 1 inch.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
Carefully drain the cooked sweet potatoes and carrots thoroughly. Return the drained vegetables to the empty pot.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the vegetable broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and optional cinnamon to the pot with the vegetables. Using a potato masher or a large fork, mash the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. For a smoother mash, you can use an immersion blender or food processor.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Taste the mash and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm as a comforting and acid reflux-friendly side dish.
⏱️ 3 min