Sweet Potato Mash with Caramelized Onions

I just love this flavor combination!  Serve it next to the Banger Sausage Patties and you've got one healthy and delicious meal!

Enjoy!
Kirsten

SWEET POTATO MASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice
5 tablespoons Ghee, divided
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
3 onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1)  Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.

2)  Cook the sweet potatoes in the boiling water until fork tender, 10 to 15 minutes.  Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.

3)  Add 2 tablespoons of the ghee and the coconut milk.  Using a potato masher, immersion blender or large kitchen fork, mash and mix the sweet potatoes with the ghee and the coconut milk.  Cover the pot to keep warm and set aside.

4)  While the potatoes are cooking, heat 3 tablespoons of the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan.  When the ghee is hot, add the onions and cook for 15 minutes, turning them periodically as they begin to brown and caramelize.  (Do not rush this step-the browner the color, the more concentrated the flavor will be.)

5)  Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a bowl or serving dish and top with the caramelized onions.  Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.

NOTES:

~Ghee is clarified butter.  You could use butter if you don't have Ghee, but if you are dairy free - then try Ghee!  It still has the butter flavor, but without the dairy!

~Caramelizing the onion adds so much flavor, but it takes care and patience.  First, don't slice the onions too thin or they'll dry out too much while cooking.  Aim for slices about 1/8 inch thick. Make sure you use a large enough pan - crowd your onions and they'll steam instead of caramelize.  Finally, don't rush the process!  Onions should be soft in texture and a rich brown color before you pull them off the stove!

~Serve alongside Banger Sausage Patties for a healthy and delicious dinner - or breakfast!