Easy Sweet Potato Puree
Perfectly creamy Sweet Potato Puree is a very favorite easy side dish (and baby food!). This is delicious in fall, takes less than 30 minutes, and can be flavored in all sorts of ways.
Servings 4 -8
Calories 106kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (or butter, optional)
- ¼ cup water, coconut milk, or reduced-sodium broth (if needed to make a smooth puree)
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potato. Dice into 1-inch cubes.
- Add a steamer basket to a pot filled with 2 inches of water set over medium heat. Add the sweet potato to the basket, cover, and bring the pot up to a simmer. Once the steam is visible, cook for 15-17 minutes until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- With a spoon, transfer the potatoes to a food processor fitted with the S blade. Process until the potatoes are completely broken down and a smooth puree forms, scraping down the sides as needed. Add 1 tablespoon liquid at a time, if needed, to help it blend.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Store the puree in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze in an ice cube tray overnight, transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as you can and freeze for up to 6 months.
- Thaw 1-2 cubes overnight in the fridge in a container or at room temperature for about an hour. Warm in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until warmed through.
- Use orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the most flavor.
- Peel the potatoes to start so the puree blends smoothly.
- Use a little water, coconut milk, or reduced-sodium broth, if needed, to help the potatoes blend.
- Season to taste with salt, if desired. (You may not need it.)
- Serve as a baby food with a spoon or in a reusable pouch, or as a side dish for family dinner.
- Add a dash of cinnamon, cumin, or Chinese Five Spice to add more flavor, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16031IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg