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    Home » Thanksgiving

    Purple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Published: Mar 22, 2021 · Modified: Jun 10, 2022 by Lee · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments .

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    Creamy and sweet, these Purple Sweet Potato Mashed Potatoes are not only delicious but they’re beautiful as well. Gluten free, nut free, egg free and easily dairy free, these potatoes are ones you’ll want to make for any occasion and it only takes about 25 minutes from start to finish.

    A spiral swirl of Purple Mashed Sweet Potatoes in a bowl dotted with green chives.

    I like sweet potatoes more than regular potatoes and I love purple sweet potatoes most of all.

    For more stunning purple treats, try my Blueberry Cupcakes, Blueberry Ice Cream and Vegan Blueberry Cookies.

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    • Reasons to Love these Potatoes
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to Make Purple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Savory Recipes You'll Love
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    • Purple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Reasons to Love these Potatoes

    • Allergy Friendly- These potatoes are gluten free, nut free, egg free and can easily be dairy free (vegan)!
    • Purple Color- Using Stokes purple sweet potatoes makes a vibrant soup.

    Substitutions and Variations

    How to Make these Vegan

    • Use a non dairy milk.
    • Use vegan baking sticks instead of butter.

    This recipe has not been tested with these substitutions and/or variations due to celiac disease and food allergies. If you change any of the ingredients, please let us know how the recipe turned out in the comments below!

    Ingredient Notes

    One thing I’ve found...if you want this vibrant stunning purple color, you really need to use stokes purple sweet potatoes. The same as in my Purple Sweet Potato Soup.

    This is not a sponsored post...

    I’ve used other brands of purple sweet potatoes and even though they’re also yummy, the color just does not compare to stokes. I always am able to find them at my local Whole Foods.

    See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

    How to Make Purple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Here are the step by step instructions to make these potatoes!

    Step 1: Wash and Microwave the Potatoes

    Wash and scrub the potatoes. Pierce the potatoes with a fork 6-8 times all around. Microwave the potatoes (one at a time) for 10-13 min, flipping them over halfway through.

    Step 2: Slice the Potatoes

    Once soft to the touch, slice the potatoes down the center and carefully peel the skin off. Be sure not to burn your hands. Place the potatoes without the skin into a large bowl. 

    Step 3: Mash the Potatoes

    Using a potato masher or a fork, start mashing the potatoes up. 

    Step 4: Add Milk of Choice

    Pour 1.5 cups of milk the into the potatoes and continue mashing. If they appear dry, add ½ cup more of the milk. 

    Step 5: Add Butter

    Add the room temperature butter into the hot potatoes. They should melt the butter nicely as you continue mashing and mixing. 

    Step 6: Add Honey

    Once the potatoes are mashed to your liking, add the honey and give one last mix. 

    Step 7: Add Olive Oil

    Drizzle the olive oil on top of the potatoes in a circular motion and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. 

    This purple mashed sweet potatoes recipe is so so simple and can mostly be made in the microwave. It only takes about 25 minutes from start to finish; in no time you’ll have a stunning side dish that’s as delicious as it is lovely. Enjoy!

    Expert Tips

    • Use the Right Potatoes- Use Stokes purple sweet potatoes for that vibrant color.
    • Microwave them one at a time- Heat them one at a time for 10-13 minutes, flipping them over halfway through.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use Different Sweet Potatoes?

    Yes! Any sweet potatoes will work. I like Stokes sweet potatoes for their vibrant purple hue.

    Other Savory Recipes You'll Love

    • Ramen with Roasted Tomatoes
    • Purple Sweet Potato Soup
    • Pizza Bianca
    • Rustic Tomato Pasta

    Did you try this recipe? Please leave me a ⭐ review below!

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    📖 Recipe

    A spiral swirl of Purple Mashed Sweet Potatoes in a bowl dotted with green chives.

    Purple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Author: Lee
    Creamy and sweet, these Purple Sweet Potato Mashed Potatoes are not only delicious but they’re beautiful as well. Gluten free, nut free, egg free and easily dairy free, these potatoes are ones you’ll want to make for any occasion.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 290 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 large sweet potatoes I used stokes purple sweet potatoes which I got at Whole Foods
    • 3 tablespoons room temperature butter or vegan baking stick
    • 1.5-2 cups milk of choice
    • 2 tablespoons of honey
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Pinch of sea salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and scrub the potatoes. Pierce the potatoes with a fork 6-8 times all around. Microwave the potatoes (one at a time) for 10-13 min, flipping them over halfway through.
    •  Once soft to the touch, slice the potatoes down the center and carefully peel the skin off. Be sure not to burn your hands. Place the potatoes without the skin into a large bowl. 
    • Using a potato masher or a fork, start mashing the potatoes up. 
    • Pour 1.5 cups of milk the into the potatoes and continue mashing. If they appear dry, add ½ cup more of the milk. 
    • Add the room temperature butter into the hot potatoes. They should melt the butter nicely as you continue mashing and mixing. 
    • Once the potatoes are mashed to your liking, add the honey and give one last mix. 
    • Drizzle the olive oil on top of the potatoes in a circular motion and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. 
    • Serve warm and enjoy! 

    Notes

    • Use the Right Potatoes- Use Stokes purple sweet potatoes for that vibrant color.
    • Microwave them one at a time- Heat them one at a time for 10-13 minutes, flipping them over halfway through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 16555IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. John

      April 05, 2022 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      This is my favorite picture. It looks so magical! Making it was a dream come true!

      Reply
      • Lee

        April 05, 2022 at 2:19 pm

        SO kind thank you!

        Reply
    2. Steve

      July 09, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      Love this! Never had purple sweet potatoes before! Beautiful, and tasty!

      Reply

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