Sweet
potatoes have many nutritional benefits. Not only are they packed
with potassium and fiber, but each medium sized sweet potato contains
over 400% of the daily requirement of vitamin A. Although sweet
potatoes contain more natural sugar than regular spuds, they make it
up by having fewer calories and a higher number of essential
nutrients. This tasty food has many health benefits, so be sure to
include them in your meal planning.
Sweet
potato mash is a great way to enjoy sweet potatoes. This dish is easy
to make, and the many nutrients found in sweet potatoes won't be lost by this way.
It is also a popular side dish to have with your holiday meals, such
roasted chicken or turkey dinner. Some of the most enjoyed sweet
potato recipes are detailed below.
Sweet Potato Mash
Ingredients
|
Ingredients |
Amount |
|
Sweet potatoes |
6 medium |
|
Butter |
½ stick |
|
Cream |
½ cup |
|
Ground cinnamon |
½ tsp. |
|
Kosher salt |
season to taste |
|
Ground cloves or ground nutmeg |
pinch (optional) |
Time & Yield
|
Time |
20 minutes |
|
Yield |
6-8 servings |
Directions
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Using medium heat, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Use enough salt to make the water taste nearly as salty as seawater.
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After peeling the sweet potatoes, cut them into eight pieces by first cutting them lengthwise in half, and then again into quarters.
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Add the sweet potatoes to the water once it reaches the boiling point, and then turn the heat down to a simmer. Let them cook for 15 minutes, or until a knife can be used to easily pierce them.
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After draining the sweet potatoes, put them back into the pot. Use a potato masher to mash them and add in the spices, butter and cream.
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Season to taste with Kosher salt and serve immediately.
You can also see the following video as reference.
