Sweet Potato and Ginger Purée
Sweet Potato and Ginger Purée is a velvety, flavorful dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the zesty heat of fresh ginger. This comforting purée is perfect for any occasion, from intimate dinners to holiday feasts. With its stunning color and rich taste, it’s sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to make. Serve it as a side dish or a main event centerpiece, and watch everyone go back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and chopped
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into uniform chunks.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While boiling, prepare ginger by grating it finely.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and add them to a blender with ginger, butter, salt, pepper, and coconut milk if using.
- Blend until smooth; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with cracked pepper or a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. You can make this purée spicier by adding red pepper flakes during blending. Leftover purée can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.