Go Back
–+ servings
Savoury Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Spring Onion and Lime

Vegan Sweet Potato Mash

The Pesky Vegan
This vegan sweet potato mash with lime and spring onion offers up an explosion of flavour and colour for a dairy-free side dish that you're going to want on the menu.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan
Servings 4
Calories 323 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg) sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 tablespoons plant-based butter
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 medium spring onions, finely sliced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the chopped sweet potatoes in a large pan and cover with an inch of cold water. Add a pinch of salt, then cover with a lid and bring to a boil. (This method is best for even cooking, but if you're in a hurry just use boiled water from a kettle).
  • Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat and remove the lid. Simmer for around 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are soft enough to pierce easily with a fork or knife.
  • Once cooked, drain the sweet potatoes well. After draining, return to the pan (off the heat) for a couple of minutes to allow more of the steam to escape.
  • After a couple of minutes, add the plant-based butter, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Mash well with a potato masher until smooth.
  • Add the sliced spring onions and the juice of half a lime (to start with), then stir through the mash using a wooden spoon. Adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding more lime juice if necessary, and serve.
    If you have any leftovers, try your hand at these sweet potato pancakes.
    📸 Recipe steps >
    📖 Table of contents >

Notes

Other additions: For a creamier texture, try mixing through a few tablespoons of homemade cashew cream. You could also try adding some chopped fresh chilli, fresh coriander, or toasted cumin seeds to the mash.
Plant-based milk: Since sweet potato tends to hold more moisture than other potatoes, there's usually no need to add liquid to the mash.
Storage: Store any leftover mash in the fridge for up to four days or freezer for up to six months. 
If you liked this recipe, you might also enjoy:
 
* The nutrition info below is for one serving, based on a total of four servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 516mgPotassium: 1059mgFiber: 10gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 40684IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Sweet Potato Mash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 516mg22%
Potassium 1059mg30%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 40684IU814%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 91mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword savoury mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato recipe, vegan side dish
Did you make this recipe?Leave a comment down below or tag me on Instagram @thepeskyvegan along with the hashtag #thepeskyvegan
Get ingredientsBrowse ingredients for this recipe and more at Zero Waste Bulk Foods! UK only. Free delivery on orders over £60. I may earn a small commission on purchases made through the link above.