Summary: Click here to view the embedded video. Sweet Mash Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes This is a fun twist on mashed sweet potatoes. Leave it chunky-style for texture! 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup vegan margarine (optional) 1/2 cup applesauce, or as needed 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon or apple pie spice 1/2 cup raisins (optional, but good!) Place carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover. Add potatoes after 5-10 minutes of cooking. Simmer until tender, about 10-20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. When the potatoes are ready, mash until smooth. Meanwhile, melt the margarine (optional) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the applesauce, spice and brown sugar and simmer until sugar dissolves. Then fold in the applesauce mixture and raisins. Notes The carrots will take longer to cook than the potato. You can try to speed up the cook time by microwaving the carrots and sweet potatoes. A food processor or blender might make for a smoother mash; save some of the cooking water to help facilitate blending and to adjust the consistency of the mash. Omitting the margarine is optional and will reduce the fat content of the dish (note that Vitamin A needs fats to be absorbed by the body). You could also add it to each serving to accommodate individual tastes if you left it out of the recipe.
