Sweet potatoes are another staple of vegetarian cuisine, and not just because sweet potatoes are tasty. Try swapping sweet potatoes for regular white potatoes, like this take on traditional mashed potatoes.
2 large sweet potatoes
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp butter, divided
1/2 cup milk
Wash and scrub potatoes, cut into cubes. In a large stockpot, cover potatoes with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Meanwhile, melt 1 tbsp butter and saute onions over medium-high heat until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Saute an additional 2-3 minutes until paprika is fragrant. Remove from heat and add remaining 2 tbsp butter, stirring to melt.
Drain potatoes and return to pan along with onion-paprika mixture and milk. Smash with a large spoon, masher, or electric beaters. Top with additional paprika if desired.
Above: Sweet potatoes do not photograph well, but I promise they are tasty.
Economically Friendly: Kitchen staples like onion, garlic, and butter are inexpensive and add flavor. Sweet potatoes are usually pretty cheap, too.
Environmentally Responsible: Sweet potatoes, like regular potatoes, are considered a “year-round” produce item.
Excellently Healthy: Sweet potatoes are low in calories and high in nutrients, and delicious!
