Gingered Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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This colorful mash is a tasty alternative to mashed potatoes.

Difficulty: Easy

Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 30 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes (1½ lbs.)
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  • Peel and quarter the sweet potatoes and cook in boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to the pan.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the milk, butter, and ground ginger; pour over the cooked sweet potatoes, add salt, and mash with a potato masher. Serve hot.

Recipe Information

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes (1½ lbs.)
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  • Peel and quarter the sweet potatoes and cook in boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to the pan.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the milk, butter, and ground ginger; pour over the cooked sweet potatoes, add salt, and mash with a potato masher. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories140
Total Fat4g
Saturated Fat3g
Cholesterol10mg
Sodium450mg
Total Carbohydrate23g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars5g
Protein2g