These Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are dairy free, paleo, and Whole30 compatible. They are the perfect side dish to any weeknight dinner or holiday and have the best sweet and savory flavor! This Sweet Potato recipe will quickly become a family favorite dish.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe: Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes - any kind will do by Japanese Sweet Potatoes are my absolute fav!
- Garlic
- Water
- Canned Coconut Milk
- Ghee
- Salt & Pepper
How to make mashed sweet potatoes?
Peel and quarter the sweet potatoes and place in the instant pot on top of the metal trivet.
Add garlic cloves and water.
Seal the lid of the instant pot and set to pressure cook for 8 minutes.
Follow up immediately by a manual quick release of the pressure.
Drain the remaining water from the potatoes.
Using a potato masher, food processor, or hand held blender mash or blend the potatoes with the coconut milk and ghee.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!
How to make stove top sweet potatoes?
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes and place in a large pot.
Cover potatoes with water until completely submerged.
Heat over medium high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat slightly.
Allow potatoes to cook until tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork.
Drain all water from the pot.
Using a potato masher, food processor, or hand held blender mash or blend the potatoes with the coconut milk and ghee.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!
Can mashed potatoes be made ahead of time?
Whether sweet potatoes or regular potatoes, mashed potatoes are a great dish to make ahead of time!
Simply place in an airtight container in the fridge and when ready to reheat, place in an oven safe dish and heat at 350F until heated thoroughly.
Once fully heated, add 1-2 tablespoons of butter or ghee and milk (dairy free or not!) to make them as creamy and delicious as freshly made!
What to serve with mashed sweet potatoes?
These sweet potatoes go great with any type of protein and grilled veggies! It also makes a great side dish for any holiday including Thanksgiving!
Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
If you’re looking for more healthy instant pot recipes, give these ones a try!
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup (DF, GF)
Instant Pot Cauliflower Chicken Chowder (Whole30, Paleo)
Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (Paleo, Whole30)
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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes | Whole30, Paleo
Ingredients
- 2.5 Lb Sweet Potatoes peeled and quartered
- 3 Garlic Cloves whole
- 1 Cup Water
- ⅔ Cup Canned Coconut Milk
- 2 Tbsp Ghee
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and quarter the sweet potatoes and place in the instant pot on top of the metal trivet.
- Add garlic cloves and water.
- Seal the lid of the instant pot and set to pressure cook for 8 minutes.
- Follow up immediately by a manual quick release of the pressure.
- Drain the remaining water from the potatoes.
- Using a potato masher, food processor, or hand held blender mash or blend the potatoes with the coconut milk and ghee.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
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