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. 🙂 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
…and for dessert….
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. 🙂
Shared with: Real Food Wednesday, Whole Foods Wednesday, Healthy 2day
John says
Great way to serve sweet potatoes! This would be good all fall and winter, but would’ve definitely killed it a couple weeks ago at Thanksgiving.
Carole says
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Stephanie Wilson says
This is such a creative recipe! I love the vibrant color of mashed sweet potatoes-one of my favorites!!
Lou (@fridgescrapings) says
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 🙂
Kayla McColl says
ooooh sounds so yummy!!! 😀
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Love the addition of the coconut butter! That stuff is crack.
Gabby @ the veggie nook says
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!
Lauren says
Curry sounds delicious! I’ll have to try that! 🙂