Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Points®
Total time: 18 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 8 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, nutrient-dense and mash into a wonderfully creamy concoction when blended with fat-free yogurt and a just a touch of sugar.
Ingredients
Sweet potato
3 large, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 pounds)
Garlic clove
2 clove(s), medium, peeled
Plain fat free yogurt
½ cup(s), Greek variety recommended
Black pepper
⅛ pinch(es), freshly ground, or to taste
Sugar
4 tsp(s)
Table salt
⅛ tsp(s), or more to taste
Instructions
1
Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover potatoes. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are fork-tender, about 8 minutes.
2
Drain potatoes and garlic; transfer potatoes and garlic to a large bowl. Add yogurt and sugar to bowl; mash until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
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