Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Our recipe for perfect Mashed Sweet Potatoes is a comfort food classic that pairs well with a wide variety of dishes.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 739mgFiber: 7g
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