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Close-up of creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a dollop of green herb sauce or pesto in the center, creating a vibrant color contrast.

Sweet Potato Mash with Lime Salsa

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This mash walks the line between comfort and brightness. Roasted sweet potato, smashed until creamy, finished with a lime-herb salsa that brings acid, heat, and freshness. A vibrant side that works with anything off the grill or straight from the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Californian
Calories: 1305
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb sweet potatoes unpeeled
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • ¼ cup basil leaves finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 limes zested (2 tsp) and juiced (1 tbsp)
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan
  • Chefs knife
  • Microplane or zester
  • Spoon or masher
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Roast the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Rub halved sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with kosher salt.
  3. Place cut side down on a parchment-lined sheet pan and roast 30–35 minutes, until very soft.
Make the Lime Salsa
  1. In a small bowl, combine remaining 3 tablespoon olive oil with basil, cilantro, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and let sit while potatoes finish roasting.
Mash and Finish
  1. Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove skins (save for chips if desired).
  2. Mash flesh in a bowl with salt and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Spoon into a serving dish and make soft divots across the surface. Spoon lime salsa evenly over top.

Nutrition

Calories: 1305kcalCarbohydrates: 198gProtein: 16gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 39gSodium: 505mgPotassium: 3245mgFiber: 31gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 129356IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 336mgIron: 7mg

Notes

Storage: The mash keeps well covered in the fridge for 3-4 days; reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of water to loosen it back up. The lime salsa is brightest made fresh, so if you're prepping ahead, mash the potatoes early and stir the herbs, garlic, and lime together right before serving.

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