October 22, 2014
Maple Syrup Sweet Potato Puree
Instead of the requisite sweet potatoes with marshmallows dish, try this healthier version for your Thanksgiving feast!
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (2 pounds), peeled and diced into 2-inch cubes
- 3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, preferably Grade B
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated on a Microplane
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- kosher salt, to taste
Directions
Place the potatoes in a small pot filled halfway with cool water.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, then drain well.
Add the drained potatoes to a food processor with a metal blade attachment (for a super smooth texture) or large bowl (for a more rustic texture).
Process in the food processor or mash with a potato masher, then add the remaining ingredients and continue processing or mashing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover with aluminum foil until ready to serve.
Nutritional Facts
Servings4
Calories Per Serving264
Total Fat9g14%
Sugar17gN/A
Saturated6g28%
Cholesterol23mg8%
Protein3g6%
Carbs45g15%
Vitamin A1232µg100%
Vitamin B60.4mg17.6%
Vitamin C10mg16%
Vitamin D0.2µgN/A
Vitamin E0.7mg3.4%
Vitamin K5µg6%
Calcium72mg7%
Fiber5g21%
Folate (food)22µgN/A
Folate equivalent (total)22µg6%
Iron1mg6%
Magnesium47mg12%
Monounsaturated2gN/A
Niacin (B3)1mg5%
Phosphorus83mg12%
Polyunsaturated0.4gN/A
Potassium625mg18%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3mg17.6%
Sodium619mg26%
Sugars, added9gN/A
Thiamin (B1)0.1mg10%
Trans0.3gN/A
Zinc0.7mg4.9%