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A spoonful of savory Sweet Potato Mash.

Savory Sweet Potato Mash

Sara Walkenbach
Warm savory flavors make sweet potatoes sing. Greek yogurt makes these potatoes creamy along with a little bit of butter. Enjoy these mashies with any of your favorite main dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 176 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 stock pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Sweet Potatoes
  • 1/3 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 2% - 5%
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 clove Garlic microplaned or minced finely
  • 1.5 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Chives fresh, or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large stock pot 2/3 the way up with water and add 1 tbsp of salt (if desired). Heat to a boil.
  • Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 2" to 3" chunks and place in boiling water. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender (a fork easily slides into them).
  • Once potatoes are done, drain out the water. Place potatoes back in pot with 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp salt, garlic, 1.5 tsp turmeric, and 1 tbsp fresh chives. Mash with potato masher until creamy. Enjoy

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Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in air-tight container for up to 3 days. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 506mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 21607IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
Keyword mashed sweet potatoes, savory sweet potato mash, sweet potato side dish, turmeric
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