Succulent Sweet Potatoes (Daily Dish)
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Succulent Sweet Potatoes (Daily Dish)
| Thu, 12-23-2004 - 6:16am |
Succulent Sweet Potato Side
This tempting dish is sure to be a hit for the holidays. Not only will it bring color and variety to your holiday table, it's more nutritious than traditional mashed potatoes. Whip up a batch for your celebration (Phase 2 and beyond).
Whipped Sweet Potatoes (Serves 2)
Ingredients
1/2 pound sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
1/4 tablespoon trans-free margarine
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
This tempting dish is sure to be a hit for the holidays. Not only will it bring color and variety to your holiday table, it's more nutritious than traditional mashed potatoes. Whip up a batch for your celebration (Phase 2 and beyond).
Whipped Sweet Potatoes (Serves 2)
Ingredients
1/2 pound sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
1/4 tablespoon trans-free margarine
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Peel potatoes and chop into medium-sized chunks. Cover with water in large pot and boil until pieces are easily pierced with a fork. While sweet potatoes cook, toast pecans on rimmed cookie sheet. Remove sweet potatoes from water, add buttermilk, margarine, and spices and mash together. With hand mixer or immersion blender, whip potatoes until smooth. Transfer potatoes to serving dish and top with chopped pecans. Serve immediately or keep warm uncovered in a 200° F oven.


