Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cashew Milk
This incredible sweet side dish is mixed with just 4 ingredients, and made without animal products. An excellent choice for those individuals who are dairy free. The cashew milk used adds a nutty sweetness. A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.
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- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- sweet potatoes
- olive oil,
- salt
- cashew milk
![4 Sweet potatoes, salt, olive oil, rosemary, and cashew milk on a baking sheet](https://simplymadedish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9306-2-1024x768.jpeg)
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Wash sweet potatoes, peel and slice into 1/4 inch rounds. Place onto parchment lined baking sheets.
Step 2: Using a basting brush apply olive oil to both sides of each sweet potato round. Sprinkle salt over sweet potatoes evenly.
![Sweet potato rounds being brushed with olive oil on a lined baking sheet](https://simplymadedish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9314-1024x614.jpeg)
Step 3: Place baking sheets into the oven and cook for 30-40 minutes or until soft.
Step 4: Remove from the oven, and place cooked sweet potatoes into a bowl and mash with a potato masher, adding the cashew milk until desired consistency. Serve warm.
*Caution-Sweet potatoes will be hot when removing from the oven.
![Baked sweet potatoes on lined baking sheet](https://simplymadedish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9318-1024x768.jpeg)
![Mashing with a potato masher- sweet potatoes with cashew milk in a large bowl](https://simplymadedish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9321-1024x768.jpeg)
Tips:
- Trying using winter squash instead of sweet potato.
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Equipment
- baking sheets
- potato masher
- sharp knife
- basting brush
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes about 3-4 large, washed, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cashew milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Wash sweet potatoes, peel and slice into 1/4 inch rounds. Place onto parchment lined baking sheets.
- Using a basting brush apply olive oil or melted cooking fat to both sides of each sweet potato round. Sprinkle salt over sweet potatoes evenly.
- Place baking sheets into the oven and cook for 30-40 minutes or until soft.
- Remove from the oven, and place cooked sweet potatoes into a bowl and mash with a potato masher, adding the cashew milk until desired consistency. Serve warm. *Caution-Sweet potatoes will be hot when removing from the oven.
Notes
- Try using winter squash instead of sweet potatoes.
- Use coconut milk for an alternative option.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.