Maple-Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Maple-Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 side dishes, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 dash fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by senseicheryl

"This recipe is from the www.sparkrecipes.com website: "It's the perfect time of year for this recipe! Sweet potatoes are one of the most delicious (and nutritious!) winter comfort foods, and the warm maple syrup flavor of this dish is the perfect complement to cold weather. Choose medium sweet potatoes with firm, unblemished skins — they'll have the best flavor!""

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 5
Yields:: 4 side dishes
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 dash fresh ground black pepper

directions

Place the sweet potatoes and carrots in a medium saucepan. Add 1-inch water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
Drain in a colander and return to the saucepan. Mash until smooth.
Stir in the maple syrup and nutmeg and pepper to taste.

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Reviews

I want more~ We loved this recipe. The flavors turned out great. As for the maple syrup I found using the real version is better. I also chose to make this dish along side of Recipe #155834

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