Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Mash

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large or 4 small sweet potatoes or yams
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons lemon, lime, or orange juice
• 1 teaspoon zest of lemon, lime, or orange
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 375 °F.
2. Bake whole sweet potatoes on a baking sheet until fork-tender, about 40–60 minutes, depending on size.
3. Use a dishtowel to squeeze sweet potatoes for doneness without burning your hand.
4. While sweet potatoes are baking, measure/prepare your other ingredients.
5. Once potatoes have cooled enough to handle but still warm, scoop out the soft sweet potato flesh and place in a bowl.
6. Use a potato masher or fork to mash sweet potatoes with oil, coconut milk, cumin, citrus, and salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 3–4 as a side dish. Prep time, 2 minutes; cook time, about 45 minutes.