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These Purple Mashed Potatoes are beautifully and naturally colored. Make for a kid-friendlyside dish, it tastes just like regular potatoes but loaded with antioxidants!
Does your family love mashed potatoes? If so you’re going to love this colorful and fun purple mashed potato recipe! You can flavor them however you like, but we keep it simple with a little milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
Want to make it even creamier? Add in some cream cheese, sour cream, or swap out the milk for heavy cream. Add even more flavor by mashing in some fresh roasted garlic. This easy mashed potato recipe cooks up in just 20 minutes.
Want more deliciousness with purple potatoes? Try ourRoasted Purple Sweet Potatoes!
how to purple mashed potatoes
Wash and chop 8 purple potatoes, about 1 lb.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and pour enough cold water to cover the potatoes at least 1-2 inches.
Put the pan on the burner and cook on medium-highheat to bring to a boil.
Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain and return the pot back to the stove.
Add in hot milk, butter, and season with salt.
Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until you reach the desired consistency.
how do you serve purple mashed potatoes?
We like to serve the potatoes in a serving bowl and then top with a pat of butter, sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper.
why do you make purple mashed potatoes with skin?
Potato Skins contain a ton of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. They’re easy to chewand mash easily when you mash the potatoes. If you don’t like the skin you can peel them, but we prefer to get all the benefits from our produce whenever possible.
are purple potatoes natural?
Yes! These Peruvian Purple Potatoes have a natural deep blue/purpleskin and flesh. It’s high in antioxidants making them an even better option than regular potatoes.
what do purple potatoes taste like?
Don’t be scared of the color and worried that they may taste funky, they’re absolutely delicious, and taste just like a regular potato.
health benefits of purple potatoes
You’ll get a decent amount of vitamin C, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium with each bite! these potatoes are loaded with antioxidants, phytonutrients, and may even help lower your blood pressure thanks to their high concentration of phytochemicals called chlorogenic acid. Check out this article where they are spotlighted by WebMD. They’re also high in fiber. Purple potatoes are an excellent swap for regular potatoes.
can I make this recipe vegan?
Yes! The only thing that contains something that would be of concern is the butter and milk and you can easily swap those out. Swap the milk out for almond milk or your favorite plant-based milk. For the butter, we highly recommend Miyoko’s, but you could use your favorite butter. Want to use cream cheese? We highly recommend Kite Hill. Both Miyoko’s and Kite Hill are soy free and plant-based vegan options.
where can I find purple potatoes?
Purple potatoes shouldn’t be hard to find in the supermarket. Most stores have purple potatoes as a part of their regular ordering. If you cannot find them in your produce section kindly ask for the produce manager. Most of the time the produce manager can let you know if they can order the item, if it’s not orderable, or if it’s out of stock.
what to serve with purple mashed potatoes
We like to serve ours with dinner, but especially around the holidays, we’ll serve it with our favorite sides!
Vegan Stuffingusing day-oldbread, vegan parmesan cheese, mushrooms, artichokes, faux chicken broth, and seasonings. This plant-based stuffing recipe is a hit!
OurRoasted Broccolini makes for a delicious side dish. This recipe is gluten free, vegan, and low carb.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlicis such a simple sheet pan side that cooks up in 30-45 minutes and makes a great green vegetable for meal prep.
Roasted Beets and Sweet Potatoesmake for a healthy and delicious side dish for the whole family. Add to salad, even great in vegetable wraps!
We hope you enjoy our purple mashed potatoes! If you make this recipe pleaselet us know how you like it by leaving a comment and rating.
recipe tips:
- To keep the potatoes extra purple try not to use too much water as the color will go from the potatoes to the water.
- Bake the potatoes and then mash for even more vibrant mashed purple potatoes
Purple Mashed Potatoes
Author: Courtney
These Purple Mashed Potatoes are beautifully and naturally colored. Make for a kid friendlyside dish, it tastes just like regular potatoes but loaded with antioxidants!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 156kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: purple mashed potatoes, purple potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb purple potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
Wash and chop the purple potatoes into cubes to cook.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and pour enough cold water to cover the potatoes by at least 1-2 inches.
Place the pot with potatoes on the stove and cook on medium-highheat to bring to a boil.
Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return the pot back to the stove.
Add in hot milk, butter, and season with salt.
Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until you reach the desired consistency.
Notes
- To keep the potatoes extra purple try not to use too much water as the color will go from the potatoes to the water.
- Bake the potatoes and then mash for even more vibrant mashed purple potatoes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Purple Mashed Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
156
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
6
%
Sodium
69
mg
3
%
Potassium
517
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
225
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
22.4
mg
27
%
Calcium
48
mg
5
%
Iron
0.9
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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