Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This healthy mashed sweet potato recipe has just 5 ingredients and is dinner-ready in 20 minutes. Using sweet potatoes for this classic side dish adds color to your plate along with a little sweetness and a boost of Vitamin A. With classic and simple flavors, it can easily be paired with any of your favorite dishes.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • ½ cup reduced-fat milk, warmed

  • 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Bring 1 or 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add sweet potatoes and steam until very soft, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and mash with milk, butter, salt and pepper.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159 Calories
6g Fat
24g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 5%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 16304IU 326%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Folate 14mcg 3%
Sodium 267mg 12%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 31mg 7%
Potassium 414mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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