Sweet Potato Mash and Green Peas - Easy and Healthy Side Dish|Trinidad|Caribbean

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: none

Garlic powder is a convenient substitute.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: none

Cilantro can add a fresh taste.

Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks.

Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain sweet potatoes and return to pot.

Add butter, milk, and garlic to the sweet potatoes.

Mash until smooth and creamy, adjusting milk for desired consistency.

Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

In a separate pot, boil green peas until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Drain peas and toss with olive oil, salt, and lemon juice.

Serve sweet potato mash alongside green peas.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens