Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
28%
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
45 min.
8
255kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your side dish game, look no further than these creamy and delightful mashed sweet potatoes. Perfectly vegetarian and gluten-free, this dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm, fragrant nutmeg and the rich, tangy notes of sour cream. With each spoonful, you'll experience a symphony of flavors that will complement any main course.

This recipe caters to a crowd, making it ideal for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or a cozy weeknight dinner. In just 45 minutes, you can create a comforting side that not only pleases the palate but also fills the kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. The vibrant orange color of the sweet potatoes adds a beautiful pop to your plate, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious.

What's more, these mashed sweet potatoes pack a punch when it comes to nutrition—offering a good source of vitamins while balancing the richness of honey and orange juice. So, whether you're serving them alongside roasted vegetables, glazed ham, or a hearty vegetarian main dish, these mashed sweet potatoes will surely steal the spotlight at your table.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • pounds sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into eighths

Equipment

  • pot
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and mash with a potato masher or fork. Season to taste with more salt if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Calories255kcal
Protein6.21%
Fat10.21%
Carbs83.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.03
Glycemic Load
26.74
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.471739240315%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
1.85mg
Naringenin
0.33mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:254.75kcal
12.74%
Fat:2.96g
4.55%
Saturated Fat:1.51g
9.45%
Carbohydrates:54.43g
18.14%
Net Carbohydrates:47.57g
17.3%
Sugar:17.76g
19.73%
Cholesterol:8.48mg
2.83%
Sodium:202.35mg
8.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.05g
8.09%
Vitamin A:32296.19IU
645.92%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.86%
Fiber:6.86g
27.45%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.4%
Potassium:817.6mg
23.36%
Vitamin B5:1.9mg
18.97%
Copper:0.36mg
17.77%
Vitamin C:13.36mg
16.2%
Magnesium:60.12mg
15.03%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.93%
Phosphorus:120.6mg
12.06%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.01%
Calcium:84.9mg
8.49%
Iron:1.46mg
8.11%
Folate:30.67µg
7.67%
Vitamin B3:1.35mg
6.74%
Zinc:0.75mg
5.03%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.34%
Vitamin K:4.31µg
4.11%
Selenium:1.97µg
2.82%
Source:My Recipes