Healthy Sides: The Best Vegan Mashed Sweet Potato

Sweet potato is one of my very favorite vegetables. My quick go-to easy vegan lunch is a simple baked sweet potato. I pop a potato in the oven for about 45 minutes and I have a satisfying and nutritious meal. I can easily bring a baked sweet potato with me on a road trip, since it comes in its own packaging! Sweet potatoes balance the Vata and Pitta dosha in Ayurveda. Their sweet taste nourishes and soothes the body and mind while providing a sense of grounding. Nutritionally, sweet potatoes are packed full of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B-6, Magnesium, and about 1 cup offers 2.1 grams of protein. This recipe combines the magnificent sweet potato with pineapple. At first this pairing may seem strange, but trust me, it is heavenly. I have tried it with both fresh pineapple and canned. The canned pineapple provides a sweeter taste. Fresh pineapple adds immune building properties, with the enzyme Bromelain, added Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-6, Magnesium, and protein. This recipe is incredibly easy and will make the best vegan mashed sweet potato dish on your holiday table.