Sweet Potato Mash

 SWEET POTATO MASH

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• 1 large sweet potato, peeled & cubed
• 3 oz butter or ghee
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon chives, chopped 

 

1. Cut sweet potato in half & cut off peel.

2. Cube sweet potato into 3/4 inch cubes.

3. Put sweet potato into a large pot of salted cold water & bring to a boil. Boil for 10-12 minutes, or until the sweet potato is cooked through.

4. Drain & return the potato to the pot. 

5. Mash while sweet potato is still warm, then stir in 3 oz butter, cumin, salt, & pepper. 

PLATE FINISHED PRODUCT 

6. Spoon into a warm serving bowl & top with fresh chopped chives.

STORY BEHIND THE DISH

There is just something about a warm dish of sweet potatoes that is so comforting at fall time. This buttery sweet & savory side dish is pairs well with beef, pork, & lamb. It is great year round but is always a hit around the holidays. 

MODIFICATIONS/Whole30

  This is a Whole30 & Paleo approved dish when using ghee in place of butter. This is a more savory version of mashed sweet potatoes. To make it more of a sweet dish replace cumin with Cinnamon, & add brown sugar & nutmeg.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES

Printable Recipe

• 1 sweet potato, sliced 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• fresh salt & pepper 
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme

1. Slice sweet potato into 1/2 inch piece.

2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced sweet potatoes, olive oil, red pepper flakes, thyme, then sprinkle with salt, & pepper.

3. Place sweet potatoes on a medium heat grill.

4. Flip sweet potatoes & 

finish grilling about 5 minutes on each side.

Plate Finished Product

STORY BEHIND THE DISH

  Grilled potatoes are such a great side to any dish. I love these with burgers, steak, pork tenderloin, etc.

MODIFICATIONS 

 There are many herbs that can be added to this dish, rosemary, sage, etc. Also you can add some cinnamon or nutmeg to sweeten up the dish.

True Food's Sweet Potato Hash Recreation

TRUE FOOD'S SWEET POTATO HASH RECREATION
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• 1-2 medium sweet potato, cubed  
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped 
• 1 garlic clove, minced 
• 1 teaspoon thyme 
• 1 teaspoon salt & pepper 
• 1/2 cup water 

1. With skin still on, chop sweet potato into small cubes, cut off & toss ends. Dice 1/2 onion, mince garlic, & measure out oil, water, & spices. 

2. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until brown, add garlic & sauté quickly. 

 3. Add sweet potato cubes to the hot skillet & let sit for 2 minutes to brown. Flip the potatoes & brown the other side for another 2 minutes. The skillet should be hot & pretty dry.

 4. When both sides are brown add 1/2 cup water & stir the potatoes & onions so they do not stick. Add thyme, salt, & pepper, cover & let sit for 4-5 minutes or until all water has evaporated. At this time the potatoes should be soft & ready to serve. If they are still firm add water & repeat the process.

PLATE FINISHED PRODUCT 

 5. Plate & serve hot. 

STORY BEHIND THE DISH

I recreated this dish from a dinner I enjoyed at True Food Kitchen in Newport Beach. This dish is delicious & pairs well with almost anything.

MODIFICATIONS 

If you don't like sweet potatoes or don't have them on hand, you could replace them with yams, fingerling potatoes, or another small potatoes. This side pairs well with beef, chicken, & pork. This dish is Whole30 & Paleo compliant :)