Learn how to mash sweet potatoes with this vegan mashed sweet potatoes recipe.This savory mashed sweet potaoes recipe is low in calories and full of nutrition. It makes a wonderful side dish for weeknight meals, or holiday dinners.
Fill a large saucepan with water, add the salt and set the pan next to your cutting board.
Peel the sweet potatoes, the cut them into 1-inch chunks, adding to the water as you work.
Add in the garlic cloves and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cook for 15-25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
Drain the water, and add 1/2 of the butter the pepper and chili powder to the potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until smooth, taste and add more salt as needed.