Seeds Free Sweet Potato Mash

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

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Creamy, buttery, and kissed with fresh herbs, this sweet potato mash is the kind of comfort food that earns a permanent spot on your dinner rotation. The natural sweetness of the potatoes pairs beautifully with a splash of apple cider vinegar, which brightens the whole dish and keeps it from tasting one-note. A touch of fresh thyme adds an earthy, aromatic depth that elevates this well beyond a basic side. Every ingredient here is completely free of seeds, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it works exactly as written. The trick of drying the drained potatoes over low heat before mashing is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you a silky, lump-free texture rather than a watery one. Finish it with the optional parsley for a pop of color, and you've got a dish that looks as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tsp salt, plus more for the cooking water
3 tbsp unsalted butter
¼ cup whole milk, warmed
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the 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 sweet potatoes are completely tender and a fork slides through without resistance, about 15–18 minutes.
2
Drain the sweet potatoes through a colander, then return them to the empty pot. Set the pot over low heat for 1–2 minutes, shaking occasionally, until any surface moisture has evaporated and the potatoes look dry.

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