Beet/Sweet Potato Mash With Fresh Thyme

Ingredients:

2 large sweet potatoes, roasted

2 Beets, roasted

1 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme

2 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons coconut oil or pastured butter

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

Salted butter for serving

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F

2. Wash and pat dry the sweet potatoes and beets. Poke each potato several times with a fork and wrap in foil.

3. Roast the sweet potatoes and beets in the oven for 40-60 minutes They should be very soft and tender.

4. Once they are cool enough to handle, unwrap the potatoes and peel off the skin. Add the potato flesh along with the remaining ingredients to a blender.

5. Blend until smooth. When ready to serve, heat the mash on the stove top until hot. Serve with a dollop of butter alongside your favorite main dish.