Post by Loupy on Dec 8, 2018 18:49:03 GMT -7
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
From: Stacie and Jessica @ therealfoodrds.com/maple-mashed-sweet-potatoes/
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
1½ lbs. sweet potatoes or yams (5 medium)
1 Tbsp. coconut oil, ghee or butter (use coconut oil for vegan option)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup chopped candied pecans
1/4 cup candied pecan, halves
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Bake sweet potatoes for 30-40 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft to touch.
May bake sweet potatoes in microwave for quicker prep or bake sweet potatoes up to 2 days before.
Remove sweet potatoes from oven and let set for 5-10 minutes.
Remove skins and add cooked potatoes to a mixing bowl and mash until potatoes reach desired creaminess.
May also use electric mixer.
Fold in remaining ingredients, except for whole pecans.
Transfer to small baking dish.
Top with candied pecan halves and a dusting of cinnamon.
Place back in oven for 5-10 minutes to heat through.
NOTES
This recipe pairs nicely with a slow cooked pork roast, roast turkey or bacon wrapped chicken breasts. And they’re especially tasty and comforting during the fall and winter seasons!
Nutritional Information
Serving size = 1/2 cup
Calories: 143
Total Fat: 4g
Sodium: 200mg
Carbs: 26g
Sugar: 8g
Fiber: 3g
From: Stacie and Jessica @ therealfoodrds.com/maple-mashed-sweet-potatoes/
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
1½ lbs. sweet potatoes or yams (5 medium)
1 Tbsp. coconut oil, ghee or butter (use coconut oil for vegan option)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup chopped candied pecans
1/4 cup candied pecan, halves
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Bake sweet potatoes for 30-40 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft to touch.
May bake sweet potatoes in microwave for quicker prep or bake sweet potatoes up to 2 days before.
Remove sweet potatoes from oven and let set for 5-10 minutes.
Remove skins and add cooked potatoes to a mixing bowl and mash until potatoes reach desired creaminess.
May also use electric mixer.
Fold in remaining ingredients, except for whole pecans.
Transfer to small baking dish.
Top with candied pecan halves and a dusting of cinnamon.
Place back in oven for 5-10 minutes to heat through.
NOTES
This recipe pairs nicely with a slow cooked pork roast, roast turkey or bacon wrapped chicken breasts. And they’re especially tasty and comforting during the fall and winter seasons!
Nutritional Information
Serving size = 1/2 cup
Calories: 143
Total Fat: 4g
Sodium: 200mg
Carbs: 26g
Sugar: 8g
Fiber: 3g
