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Instant Pot Mashed White Sweet Potatoes- THM XO w/ E option

These savory mashed sweet potatoes are nightshade-free and done in a flash.  It's the best kind of updated healthy comfort food.

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs white sweet potatoes, Jersey or Japanese about 3-4 medium or 2 large
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil or other fat/oil of choice, 2-3 tsp for E
  • 3/4 tsp himalayan pink salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4-1/2 cup coconut milk as desired for consistency optional, I only add a splash or almond milk for E

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into rough 1-inch cubes.  Put the water in the bottom of your instant pot.  Add the trivet or a steamer basket and set the potatoes inside.

  2. Set the instant pot to manual(high pressure) for 7-8 minutes, 7 if you prefer more toothsome mashed potatoes and 8 for a softer consistency.  After the cooking time has completed, quick release the pressure.

  3. Remove the potatoes to a large bowl with a slotted spoon OR remove the trivet/steamer from the inner pot,  drain the water, and place the cooked potatoes back into the pot.  One less dish to wash, your call.

  4. Add the remaining ingredients, reserving all or most of the coconut milk.  Mash with a potato masher to your desired consistency.  Add more coconut milk if desired and adjust the seasonings to taste.  Serve sprinkled with additional scallions if desired.  Enjoy!