15 Nov Healthy Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Mash

Try this super fluffy sweet potato and cauliflower mash made with simple and nutritious ingredients like Greek yogurt, cinnamon, and cauliflower. The perfect healthy mashed potato side dish for Thanksgiving, the Holidays, or any special occasion!

The Best Ever Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes could be my favorite vegetable. I have them nearly every single day. Seriously, there is nothing better than a sweet, warm, and perfectly crisp sweet potato. Sorry, I clearly have an obsession over here, don’t mind me.

With Thanksgiving and the Holidays around the corner, I set out on a mission to make some “healthier” side dish recipes. I mean, I absolutely adore classic mashed potatoes, don’t get me wrong, but these mashed sweet potatoes are next level. I added a whole head of cauliflower to them to not only sneak in some healthy vegetables but also to lighten these mashed potatoes up and make them that much more nutritious and nourishing!

This cauliflower and sweet potato mash is unbelievably fluffy, perfectly spiced, and naturally sweetened. I absolutely love adding Greek yogurt to my mash potatoes because it is the perfect, healthy way to make them super creamy and buttery without adding any butter or oil! Plus it packs in a TON of protein! Every bite melts in your mouth.

Ready in under 30 minutes and seasoned with cinnamon, salt, parsley, and pepper, this easy mashed sweet potato recipe is sure to please! It is the perfect side dish for the Holidays, Thanksgiving, or for a family dinner! Personally, I love to serve mine with some roasted turkey, oven-baked chicken, and even some roasted veggies.

Ingredients Used for Healthy Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Mash

You’ll only need a handful, simple ingredients to get this easy recipe going! I am all about simplicity and ease, so don’t worry, you won’t need to go to the supermarket and buy a lot of expensive ingredients and spices. You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already. For this easy dinner recipe, you’ll need some fresh vegetables, sweet potatoes, Greek yogurt, and, of course, some delicious spices!

• Sweet potatoes
• Head of cauliflower
• Plain Greek yogurt (0%, 2%, or 5%)
• Maple syrup
• Fresh parsley
• Ground cinnamon
• Salt
• Black pepper

What you’ll need to make cauliflower and sweet potato mash

For this easy recipe, you’ll only need a couple of kitchen tools making the clean up super easy! Plus you only need a big pot to cook this delicious healthy , how easy is that?!

• Cutting board
• Chopping knife
• Large deep 12-inch skillet or dutch oven
• Stirring utensil
• Potato masher
• Whisk or electric hand mixer
• Measuring tools: 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup

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How to Make the Healthy Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Mash

My favorite thing about this simple mashed sweet potato recipe (besides the taste of course) is how easy it is to make! Ready in under 30 minutes, this nutritious recipe is perfect as a delicious side dish, especially for Thanksgiving or any Holiday! The prep is straightforward and there are only a few steps. Here, I’ll walk you through how to make this instantly tasty, fuffy mashed sweet potato (and Cauliflower) recipe!

First, let’s prepare the vegetables! Simply peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Next, carefully clean and cut the cauliflower head into medium-sized florets.

Now it is time to start cooking! Add the sweet potato cubes and cauliflower florets to a large deep saucepot or dutch oven, and add enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat for 12 – 15 minutes. Remember to check if sweet potatoes are fork-tender!

Next, remove from heat, drain the water, and add the sweet potatoes and cauliflower back into the empty pot. Use a potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes and cauliflower in the pot until mostly smooth. There will be a few small pieces of cauliflower remaining.
Add in the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, fresh parsley, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Whisk by hand with a hand whisk or use an electric hand mixer until the mash is light and fluffy.

Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, maybe a dash of butter, some fresh parsley, and enjoy!

How to store extra healthy sweet potato and cauliflower mash

Make extra? No worries, this is actually the best meal prep recipe ever! I love to save my extras in a sealed airtight container in the fridge. You can save any extras up to 5 days!

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