Tree Nut Free Lemon & Olive Oil White Sweet Potato Mash
White sweet potatoes have a creamier, more delicate flavor than their orange cousins, and mashing them with bright lemon and good olive oil turns a humble side dish into something genuinely special. The base is completely dairy-free and relies on extra-virgin olive oil for richness, so there's no butter or cream needed to get that silky, luxurious texture. A quick bloom of garlic, turmeric, and ginger in the skillet adds warm, aromatic depth without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the potatoes. Fresh lemon juice and zest cut right through the richness and keep every bite feeling light and vibrant. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you never have to second-guess a label or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking into your bowl. A final drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley make it look as good as it tastes, whether you're serving it alongside a weeknight roast or bringing it to a holiday table.
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4 servings
- 2 lb white sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 ½-inch chunks
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more for the cooking water
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the white sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook until the potatoes are completely tender and a fork slides through without resistance, 18–22 minutes.
- 2
While the potatoes cook, heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant but not browned, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in the turmeric and ginger and cook for 30 seconds more, until the spices are fragrant. Remove from heat.
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