Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy
A simple vegan and low carb sweet potato mash with onion, mushroom and pesto gravy.
Sweet Potato Mash with Onion, Mushroom and Pesto Gravy A simple vegan and low carb sweet potato mash with onion, mushroom and pesto gravy. |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2servings | 10min |
| Cook Time |
| 15min |
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Ingredients
- 1large sweet potatopeeled and chopped
- water to boil
- 1tablespoon maple syrup
- 3tablespoons coconut oil
- 1teaspoon crushed garlic
- 1large onionpeeled and sliced
- 2cups portabellini mushroomschopped
- 25gr concentrated vegetable stock
- 3tablespoons vegan basil pesto
- 1/2cup water
- salt and black pepperto season
- roasted cherry tomatoesoptional
- handful chopped chivesto garnish
Instructions
- Cover the sweet potato with water and boil until soft.
- Drain, add maple syrup and mash.
- In the meantime, heat the coconut oil in a saucepan and saute the garlic and onion until translucent.
- Add more heat and let the onions fry up until almost caramelized. Add the mushrooms.
- Saute for a few minutes until the mushrooms are cooked then, add the stock, pesto and water.
- Allow to simmer and reduce – you can also sprinkle a pinch of flour over the gravy to thicken it up quicker. Season.
- Serve the sweet potato mash with onion and mushroom gravy and roasted cherry tomatoes (optional). Garnish with chopped chives.