Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 221 calorie
- Saturated Fat
- 2 grams
- Carbohydrates
- 45 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 5 grams
- Protein
- 3 grams
- Total: 1 hr 10 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 1 hr
Ingredients
3 large sweet potatoes, about 3 pounds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned, warmed
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
- Peel the sweet potatoes while still hot. Combine the potatoes, butter, salt, orange juice, maple syrup, and chicken broth in a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher until the potatoes are smooth. Serve immediately. (This can be prepared a day ahead and reheated).
Cook’s Note
In our diabetic-friendly dishes, we use small amounts of sweeteners in accordance with guidelines set up by the American Diabetic Association. As with all sweets, moderation is important.