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    Mashed Coconut Sweet Potatoes

    Published: Nov 20, 2012 Β· Modified: Jul 8, 2022 by Lauren Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β· 6 Comments

    Hello everyone! Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

     

    Today's recipe is one that I never actually had at family gatherings, although I realize now why it's so popular!

    Growing up, my mom, dad, brother, and I used to troop over to my uncle's house where there would be an incredible spread of the usual turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, but my uncle was also a fan of making his infamous pineapple lasagna and plenty of other desserts. It was a gorge-fest!

    I only recently discovered my love for sweet potatoes. When I was younger, the idea of a sweet potato was quite distasteful, but I think my palate has matured. πŸ™‚ This recipe yields a creamy, lightly sweetened bowl of nutrient-dense potatoes that are complimented by the melty goodness of the coconut butter and the natural sugar from the oranges....a great twist on a traditional recipe!

    MASHED COCONUT SWEET POTATOES

    4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, washed, cubed

    4 T. buttermilk (see below for directions on how to make your own)**

    2 t. fresh ginger, grated

    3 T. orange juice, preferably fresh

    2 t. orange zest, grated

    1 t. salt

    2-4 T. coconut butter, warmed slightly (regular butter could be used as well)

    1/4 t. nutmeg, freshly grated

    **To make your own buttermilk, add 3/4 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a measuring cup. Then add enough almond milk to equal 1/4 cup. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then use as directed.

    Steam the potatoes in a vegetable steamer for about 8-10 minutes until easily pierced by a fork. Add them  to a large bowl along with the buttermilk, ginger, orange juice, orange zest, salt, and nutmeg. Mash everything together with a potato masher (no masher here so I used a whisk :-[). Top with the coconut butter (I use the higher amount, but if you're watching calories and fat, the lesser amount still yields a delicious result), and dig in!

    Some other Thanksgiving recipes you might like to try:

    Vegan Green Bean Casserole with Homemade French Fried Onions

    What is your favorite Turkey Day memory?

    I hope everyone has a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for everyone who reads my little blog. πŸ™‚

     

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    1. Carole

      December 07, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      Hi there. The current Food on Friday is all about potatoes! So it would be great if you linked this in. This is the link . Have a good week.

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    2. Stephanie Wilson

      November 23, 2012 at 12:18 pm

      This is such a creative recipe! I love the vibrant color of mashed sweet potatoes-one of my favorites!!

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    3. Lou (@fridgescrapings)

      November 21, 2012 at 8:59 pm

      This sounds fabulous.... love the combination of ginger and orange with the sweet potato - a big bowl of this and I would be a very happy lady - would be great toddler food too πŸ™‚

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    4. Kayla McColl

      November 21, 2012 at 6:20 pm

      ooooh sounds so yummy!!! πŸ˜€

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    5. Gabby @ the veggie nook

      November 20, 2012 at 10:24 pm

      Oh, love the addition of orange juice here! I bet it adds such an amazing zing! I've only recently discovered the beauty of mashed sweet potatoes but I had them spiced with curry. I'll be trying this version for sure!

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      • Lauren

        November 21, 2012 at 8:34 am

        Curry sounds delicious! I'll have to try that! πŸ™‚

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