Savory Curried Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Gluten-Free, no soy/dairy/grains)

Sweet potatoes are SO good for us. However, when thinking of using them for a 'soft' side, just the name conjures up all sorts of overly-sweet holiday dishes drenched in brown sugar and covered with whipped cream. That's fine for a bite or two, but then my palate gets overwhelmed and tired.

Enter Savory Curried Mashed Sweet Potatoes! The perfect balance of in-your-face flavor with creamy texture. I served these at a family get-together not knowing that all of us weren't normally sweet potato fans... and it was a HUGE hit! Did I mention that they are super easy?

Savory Curried Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Gluten-Free, no soy/dairy/grains)

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 T graham masala

• 1/2 tsp curry powder

• 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped

• 1 T chives, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)

• 2 T honey

• 2 T butter or non-dairy butter substitute

• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

• Boil sweet potatoes until tender (about 15-20 minutes) and drain.

• Return the sweet potatoes to the pot and place on the burner with the heat now turned off.

• Mash the potatoes with a fork, masher, or hand mixer.

• Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.

• Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with remaining chives.

• Enjoy!

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