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Mashed Sweet Potatoes in a rustic bowl, garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Jennifer Vishnevsky Profile PictureJennifer Vishnevsky
Serve up fluffy, savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes in 20 minutes! This quick recipe with garlic, butter, & sour cream is a comforting side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter cubed
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover the potatoes. Season the water with the salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the sweet potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, chop the fresh parsley. Set aside.
  • Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot.
  • Mash the cooked sweet potatoes with a fork to your desired consistency.
  • Add most of the chopped parsley, garlic, butter, and sour cream to the mashed potatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper and salt. Mix well.
  • Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl sprinkle the rest of the parsley and drizzle with the olive oil. Serve warm.
    Mashed sweet potatoes in a brown bowl, garnished with fresh parsley, with a wooden spoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 739mgFiber: 7g
Keyword Perfect Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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