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Roasted sweet potato mash with cilantro served in a bowl
Creamy and delicious vegan mash made from sweet potatoes and cilantro

Roasted Sweet Potato Mash with Cilantro and Lime

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Quick Meals Side Dishes
Sweet potatoes aren't just sweet by name: during roasting, their starch converts to sugar, caramelizing in the hot oven to give the mash a honeyed, rich flavor. This intense sweetness screams for a fresh, green counterpoint – enter cilantro and lime, cutting through the density with citrusy aromatics to create perfect balance.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 50 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 250 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Potato masher or fork
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes, prick them with a fork, and place them on a baking sheet whole.

Tip: Roasting in the skin (jacket method) keeps flavors inside, and the flesh steams in its own moisture, making it much tastier than boiled.
2 ✓

Bake for 40-50 minutes until completely tender and sugary juices start to ooze out. Add a whole garlic clove (in skin) to the tray for the last 15 minutes.

Tip: Roasted garlic becomes creamy and sweet, losing its raw bite.
3 ✓

Cut the hot potatoes in half and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin and add it.

Tip: Work while warm; it's easier to mash.
4 ✓

Mash with a potato masher or fork. Mix in the oil, coconut milk, salt, and lime juice.

Tip: Avoid using a blender, as the starch can make the texture gluey (though sweet potatoes are more forgiving than regular ones).
5 ✓

Stir in the fresh, chopped cilantro and chili flakes just before serving.

Tip: Hot mash wilts herbs, so add them at the very end.

Recipe FAQ

Why is my mash stringy?
Sweet potato ends can be fibrous. If it bothers you, pass the roasted flesh through a sieve before mixing.
I don't like cilantro, what can I use?
For some, cilantro tastes like soap (it's genetic). Use parsley or finely chopped scallions instead.

Ingredients

  • 1.75 lbs Sweet Potatoes (orange flesh)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil (or Butter)
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Milk (or Cream)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 0.5 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)