Savory Purple Mashed Potatoes Recipes

PURPLE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash and chop the purple potatoes into cubes to cook.
• Place the potatoes in a large pot and pour enough cold water to cover the potatoes by at least 1-2 inches.
• Place the pot with potatoes on the stove and cook on medium-high heat to bring to a boil.
• Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and return the pot back to the stove.
• Add in hot milk, butter, and season with salt.
• Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until you reach the desired consistency.

MASHED PURPLE SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash and peel sweet potatoes (*see note) and cut into large chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil on the stove-top, cover and cook until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• While the potatoes boil, combine the butter or ghee in a small sauce pot over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and herbs and let simmer for a few minutes until butter is completely melted and flavors of the herbs have infused into it. Set aside.
• Drain the potatoes once ready and place them back into the pot. Add the milk, salt and pepper and mash until creamy.
• Pour the melted butter herb sauce (reserving some for serving) onto the mashed potatoes and stir to combine.
• Serve with the additional butter herb sauce and finish with some flaky sea salt.

MASHED PURPLE SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Poke holes all over potatoes with a fork. Arrange in a baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
• Cut potatoes in half, widthwise, on a cutting board. Scoop flesh into a mixing bowl. Add coconut milk, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.