Turmeric Mashed Potatoes Recipe Is a Delicious & Nutritious Side Dish Side Dishes Vegetables Vegan Spices Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes

Talk about festive mashed potatoes! This easy, creamy turmeric mashed potato recipe is a beautiful yellow and will make your taste buds and eyes happy. This mashed potato recipe is not only delicious, but adds nutrition to the table. Yes, turmeric has many health benefits!

Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory spice native to Asia that has incredible health benefits. Turmeric is an antioxidant thought to help everything from arthritis symptoms and upset stomachs to cholesterol levels – and is even rumored to prevent some cancers. And that’s just the start of the health benefits of turmeric.

To make this creamy mashed potato recipe you will need just six simple ingredients. Here is your short shopping list: Yukon gold potatoes, coconut cream or heavy cream, fresh thyme, butter, ground turmeric and fresh garlic.

These creamy yellow potatoes that may help fight inflammation make the perfect side dish with chicken, pork, beef, lamb, seafood, tofu or whatever you like to eat for dinner.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 14 to 17 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup coconut cream or heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
• 4 tablespoons butter or vegan butter 
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Recipe Notes

• Use coconut milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free and vegan version.

• Store the potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave.

Here's how to make it:

1. Cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. 
2. While the potatoes are cooking, combine the cream, thyme, if using, butter, turmeric and garlic in a saucepan. Whisk and bring to a simmer. Cook about 4 to 5 minutes. 
3. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Pour in the cream (you can strain it through a mesh strainer, if desired). 
4. Mash with a potato masher or whip the potatoes with an electric mixer. (Do not overmix or they will get gummy.) Season with salt and pepper.

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