Mashed Taro
This flavorful Mashed Taro recipe is so easy to prepare, made with only 5 ingredients. Taro, also known as dasheen, is cooked until forked tender, mashed with garlic, vegan butter, and salt.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 316kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds taro
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter or olive oil
- 3 cloves roasted garlic
Instructions
- Peel taro and cut into large chunks.
- Add taro plus 1 teaspoon of salt to a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring water to boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to simmer, cover the pot and allow to cook for 25-30 minutes or until taro is soft when pierced with a fork.
- While taro is boiling, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic cook until fragrant, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
- Using a colander drain the taro and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Mash taro using a potato masher or a handheld mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vegan butter, roasted garlic, salt and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 1451mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg