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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • 30 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 45 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 C nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp honey

Directions

Mise en Place

  • Wash and dry sweet potatoes
  • Measure out ingredients

Cook the Potatoes

  • Place unpeeled potatoes in a pot with enough cold water to cover them.
  • Place on high heat and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer potatoes until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Allow the potatoes to cool.

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

  • Cut potatoes in half and scoop out insides using a large soup spoon. Place into a bowl and discard the skins.
  • Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes.
  • Add yogurt, honey, and cinnamon and mix until well combined.

Serve

  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

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  • 6 Servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Sweet potatoes are a good source of beta-carotine which provides lots of vitamin A that helps maintain vision health.

Cultural Facts

"Many West African families grow and raise their own food. Sweet potato is usually harvested with sticks, spades, or diggers. "

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