Claire Wright
Serves: 6 as a side
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 1 hr
Ingredients:
800g-1kg sweet potatoes
50ml milk
3 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt & pepper, to taste
¼ tsp ground nutmeg, optional
Making a roast and want a really easy way to add more veg with a simple side? Chuck whole sweet potatoes in the oven with the roast, then peel and mash! Is it any easier than this sweet potato mash?
Method:
Preheat oven to 200C/gas 6. Pierce sweet potatoes all over with a shark knife, then bake for 45 mins-1 hour until soft (perfect for popping on the oven shelf next to or under a roast!).
Allow to cool slightly before peeling, then mash and mix with milk and butter. Season with a little salt & pepper – and the nutmeg, if using – and serve.
Short on time? Instead of roasting them whole, try peeling and chopping the sweet potatoes into small chunks (or, even quicker, grab a bag of pre-peeled and chopped sweet potatoes from the freezer aisle at the supermarket) and boil for 10-15 mins until soft. Drain, then mash with the milk and butter. Season and serve.
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Claire Wright
Claire has been working with children, food and communications for over 15 years, and is our Editor at Veg Power, helping translate expert advice into small, practical steps for busy families, and creating recipes that are actually simple.
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