
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This sweet potato recipe is savory and has less calories than sweet potato casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme plus leaves for garnish
- 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above potatoes. Bring to a boil over high; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain and return potatoes to saucepan.
- Combine butter and olive oil in a small skillet over medium; cook until browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in thyme.
- Add milk, salt, and pepper to sweet potatoes; mash with a potato masher to desired consistency. Drizzle with butter mixture; gently stir once or twice. Garnish with thyme leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 24398IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
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