Mashed Maple-Orange Sweet Potatoes (Dairy-Free and Vegan)

Mashed Maple-Orange Sweet Potatoes (Dairy-Free and Vegan)

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Ingredients

4 lbs sweet potatoes washed with skin left on
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tsp orange zest
1 1/2 tsp salt
topping::
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 Tbs O Organics® 100% pure maple syrup
1 tsp O Organics® ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
pinch cayenne pepper
3 Tbs pomegranate seeds

Instructions

In a large pot, boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Drain well and return to pot.
Add coconut milk to pot and use a potato masher to get potatoes to a whipped but chunky consistency (A hand-held mixer would work as well). Add a little more coconut milk if needed to get the right consistency. Fold in orange zest and salt until evenly incorporated. Scoop potatoes into a serving platter
Toast pecans on a baking sheet at 400ºF for 5 minutes or until they are a light golden brown. Remove from oven and pour maple syrup over them. Sprinkle on cloves and cayenne. Toss mixture together with a fork. Add pecans to the top of mashed sweet potatoes. Pour any remaining maple syrup from the baking sheet on top of potatoes too.
Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately!

Notes

Pro Tips: Add a dash of white pepper to the potatoes for a savory flavor. If skipping added natural sweeteners, you can leave out the maple syrup. This dish will still have a delicious flavor! Add as much coconut milk as you like to get the potatoes to the consistency you prefer. Milk, vegetable broth or any liquid will also work. Use a squeeze of fresh orange juice for more orange flavor.

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