COCONUT MASHED YAMS WITH CURRANTS

Coconut Mashed Yams With Currants image

These easy, butter-free, dairy-free mashed yams from Chloe Coscarelli, the vegan cookbook author, are gussied up with creamy coconut milk, maple syrup and warm autumn spices.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 large garnet or other yams, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup canned coconut milk, mixed well before measuring
1/3 cup maple syrup or packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup currants, soaked in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes and drained

Steps:

Place yam pieces in a large pot and cover with cold water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
Add coconut milk, maple syrup, salt and spices, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Add more coconut milk for a creamier texture and more maple syrup for a sweeter flavor. Mix in currants and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 220, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 171 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams