My good friend Krissa forwarded a recipe for mashed sweet potatoes from the George Manteljan Foundation. I love sweet potatoes myself (are they different from yams?), but have never thought of mashing them. I usually roast or boil them instead, so I'll have to try this! But I have to ask: What is garam masala?
Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes - no dairy
This full flavored sweet potato dish is quick and easy to prepare for an interesting, and healthy way to serve potatoes that are traditionally full of calories. In fact one serving of this recipe contains only 98 calories but provides 249% of your daily value (DV) for vitamin A! You will find the flavors of the spice mixture and orange juice a wonderful complement to the flavor of the potatoes. Enjoy!
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
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2 medium sized sweet potatoes or yams, sliced thin for quick cooking
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2 TBS fresh orange juice
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½ tsp garam masala
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1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
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salt and white pepper to taste
Directions:
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Bring lightly salted water to a boil in a steamer with a tight fitting lid.
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Peel, slice and steam sweet potatoes in steamer basket, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until tender
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When tender, mash with potato masher, adding rest of ingredients. Serves 4
Healthy Cooking Tips:
If you do not have sensitivity to fats, an extra TBS olive oil will give it a richer taste.
