Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy

It’s all about that mash and gravy.

Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy

I mean, who doesn’t love a home cooked meal that includes this mouthwatering combination? I love it so much, that I can easily make a meal out of just that.

Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy

The only problem with my mash addiction is the fact that my hips don’t do too well when consuming bowls of potato mash. I thought of this low carb version and vegan friendly version simply out of this constant craving of mine – and it turned out more than amazing.

Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy

 

Did you know there are more than 15 sweet potato varieties?

Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy

I purchased the Jewel sweet potato variety at our local fruit & veg and I just love it’s beautiful orange flesh that almost looks exactly like butternut when cooked and mashed.

Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy

 

I decided to fry some onion in coconut oil until caramelized with a few portabellini mushrooms fried up as well. I simply added a concentrated veggie stock sachet and a few tablespoons of vegan basil pesto (I make my own, and just leave out the parmesan) to the mix, with a little water while it simmered for a quick and easy vegetarian gravy.

Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy

How about that?  Perfect to serve along side any of your favorite weekday roasts.

Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy

I win at low carbing this week, although, being school holidays and all – my gym visits has rapidly declined and I now feel like I’ve probably gained about three kilos this week alone…

 

 
 
 
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Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy
A simple vegan and low carb sweet potato mash with onion, mushroom and pesto gravy.
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Course side dish
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
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Course side dish
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Votes: 3
Rating: 4
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Instructions
  1. Cover the sweet potato with water and boil until soft.
  2. Drain, add maple syrup and mash.
  3. In the meantime, heat the coconut oil in a saucepan and saute the garlic and onion until translucent.
  4. Add more heat and let the onions fry up until almost caramelized. Add the mushrooms.
  5. Saute for a few minutes until the mushrooms are cooked then, add the stock, pesto and water.
  6. Allow to simmer and reduce - you can also sprinkle a pinch of flour over the gravy to thicken it up quicker. Season.
  7. Serve the sweet potato mash with onion and mushroom gravy and roasted cherry tomatoes (optional). Garnish with chopped chives.
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