A healthier version of Irish Sweet Mashed Potatoes recipe, this recipe combines rich sweet potatoes with vitamin-packed greens from Cabbage and Leeks. This healthy dish is packed with Vitamins A, C, and K.
- 900g (2lb) small sweet potatoes, quartered
- 450ml (16fl oz) chicken stock without salt
- 450g (1lb) leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 225ml (8fl oz) coconut milk
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 green cabbage, about 450g (1lb), cored and thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 25g (1oz) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons snipped
Directions:
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Place the potatoes, stock and enough water to cover in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil and cook for about 20 minutes or until tender.
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Meanwhile, combine the leeks, milk, garlic and bay leaf in another large saucepan. Cover and bring to the boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until the leeks are softened. Drain, reserving the leeks, milk and garlic separately. Discard the bay leaf.
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In the same saucepan, combine the cabbage and water. Cover and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 10–15 minutes or until tender, then drain. Squeeze dry and chop finely 4
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Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the milk and garlic, and mash. Stir in the leeks, cabbage, nutmeg, salt, pepper and olive oil. Top with the chives.