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Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are jam packed with vitamins and they don't have to be drenched in brown sugar and butter to be delicious. This creamy, tangy mash is savory rather than sweet. As a side dish, it makes a good stand-in for traditional mashed potatoes, and would go well with pork or chicken.

Recipe courtesy Melissa Gaman for Cooking Channel

Photo: Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

TOTAL TIME: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
 
YIELD: About 3 1/4 cup
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
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Directions

Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add a pinch salt and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Simmer until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. A fork should easily piece through the whole chunk. Drain and return to the pot. Add the yogurt, olive oil, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water. Mash well, using a potato masher, until smooth and creamy. Add additional water if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Stir in the scallions and adjust the seasoning to taste with additional salt and cayenne.

Per serving: Calories: 190; Total Fat: 4 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 35 grams; Sugar: 8 grams; Fiber: 5 grams; Cholesterol: 1 milligram; Sodium: 400 milligrams

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  • on January 24, 2013

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    Good healthy alternative to regular mashed potatoes. Also, they add a nice color to dishes.

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  • on January 07, 2013

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    I just tried this and I was not that impressed. I love sweet potatoes but to me it didn't have much flavor. I'll be looking for a different recipe for savory sweet potatoes.

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