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The Best Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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  • Author: Amy
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are light and fluffy and packed with warm flavors like maple syrup and cinnamon. Thanks to the Instant Pot these sweet potatoes are quick and easy to make and are a wonderful side dish that is Vegan and Gluten Free. 

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/4 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk or any type of milk
  • 4 tablespoons of vegan butter – I used Earth Balance
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup – real maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and cut sweet potatoes into the bottom of the Instant pot.
  2. Pour in the water, secure the lid, and make sure the pressure release valve is set to “sealing”.
  3. Set the Instant Pot to “Manual Mode” for 10 minutes. The Instant Pot will take a few minutes to heat up and will then start to count down 10 minutes.  Then it will either automatically release the pressure or you can do it manually by carefully turning the release valve to the “venting” position.  Once all of the pressure is released, which takes 30-60 seconds, you can carefully remove the lid. 
  4. Drain and rinse the potatoes and return them to the instant pot or a large bowl.   
  5. Use a large fork or potato masher to mash up the potatoes then fold int he butter. Add in the milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt and stir to combine. Make sure to mash them while they are nice and hot and do not overmix them. 
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Notes

  1. For the best flavor make sure you select nice, ripe sweet potatoes that are darker orange and even in color with little to no blemishes on them. 
  2. Make sure you mash the potatoes while they are still hot!
  3. To make this recipe savory, leave out the maple syrup and cinnamon and add in some minced garlic and some chives. 
  4. You can store these mashed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Easily reheat them on the stovetop or in portions in the microwave. 
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Healthy Side Dishes
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

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