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Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk

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A vegan recipe for mashed sweet potatoes with coconut milk instead of dairy milk and butter, making these mashed sweet potatoes dairy-free, cholesterol-free and healthier than many other mashed sweet potato recipes. An easy way to create a unique and flavorful mashed potatoes or sweet potato dish for a vegetarian Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, or for any time you need a quick vegetarian potato recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 5 or 6 large sweet potatoes or yams, chopped
  • water for boiling
  • 1 14 ounce can coconut milk
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp curry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

In a large pot, cover the yams or sweet potatoes with water and bring to a boil Allow to simmer for at least 15 minutes, or until soft.

Mash the sweet potatoes to desired consistency and add remaining ingredients.

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