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Maple Syrup Mashed Sweet Potatoes
A show-stopping side dish! Mashed Sweet potatoes are whipped with pure maple syrup, creamy whole milk yogurt and a hint of orange zest.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
195 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 sweet potato peeled and cubed, large
- 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer until potatoes are fork tender, 7-9 minutes. Strain potatoes and set aside to cool slightly.
- Add all remaining ingredients to a food processor (yogurt through pepper) as well as the strained sweet potatoes. Pulse on high until smooth and creamy.
- Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.
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Notes
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can puree with an immersion blender or a high speed blender. They also taste delicious with a hand-held potato masher.
- Yes. This dish reheats very well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
30.8g
(10%)
Protein
3.8g
(8%)
Fat
6.8g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
4.3g
(22%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.5g
(15%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
488mg
(20%)
Fiber
3.6g
(14%)
Sugar
15.8g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.8g | 10% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 8% |
| Fat | 6.8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% |
| Sugar | 15.8g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.