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Two bowls of Sweet Potato Cauliflower Mash. One is maple pecan cinnamon sweet flavor, the other one is olive oil chive savory flavor. There are two spoons and an orange towel in the background as well.
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Mashed Sweet Potato with Cauliflower {Dairy Free}

If you love mashed sweet potatoes, you need to try this lighter version with roasted cauliflower mixed in. It is the perfect side dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: cauliflower mash, dairy free recipe, gluten free recipe, healthy holidays, holiday recipes, sweet potato, thanksgiving recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Shuang Shuang Liang

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or filtered water
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp ghee or butter optional

Sweet Maple Pecan

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Savory

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives Garnish

Instructions

  • Wash the cauliflower, remove the core and chop it into small florets. Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into cubes.
  • In a large pot, add sweet potatoes, cauliflower, garlic, coconut milk, vegetable broth, butter, salt, and pepper and bring it to a boil. Put the lid on and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft enough to poke through.
  • Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a high-speed blender and mix until smooth.

Notes

To make a sweet mash

  1. Toast pecans in a pan on low heat in 1/2 tbsp of coconut oil and dashes of cinnamon until lightly browned and crispy.
  2. Drizzle maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg on top of the sweet potato cauliflower mash and top with the toasted pecans. Enjoy!

To make a savory mash

  1. Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle black pepper, and chives on top of the mash. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 370mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g