Swap out plain white mashers for this citrus-tinged, antioxidant-rich option. Look for orange-fleshed sweet potatoes with dark skins, often labeled as garnet yams. They are sweeter and have a higher moisture content than pale-fleshed sweet potatoes.
Orange-and-Spice Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, coconut oil, or unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 3 tablespoons reduced fat (2 percent) milk, or more to taste
Instructions
- Put potato pieces in a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, 8–12 minutes. Drain, then pour back into pot (if using a hand mixer) or a mixing bowl (if using a standing mixture with paddle attachment).
- Add butter, cinnamon, allspice, and orange zest. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add milk and beat until uniform and creamy. For a lighter texture, add a bit more milk. Stir in salt to taste.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Orange-and-Spice Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 8mg
3%
Sodium 65mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Protein 2g
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 126 cal, 21% fat cal, 3g fat, 2g sat fat, 8mg chol, 2g protein, 23g carb, 4g fiber, 65mg sodium
