Maple-Pecan Sweet Potato Mash
Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 15 minutes. This is a fantastic way to use leftover sweet potatoes. Don't have any extras? Bake some sweet potatoes in a 450° oven for 30-35 minutes, until fork tender.
Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 211
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrate: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 35mg
- Calcium: 61mg
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large sweet potatoes, baked
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 300°.
- 2. Place the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake about 10 minutes or until pecans are fragrant and begin to darken. Remove from oven, and set aside.
- 3. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and ground cloves. Bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat, and let stand about 5 minutes.
- 4. Gently scoop out insides of the baked sweet potatoes, and place in a heatproof bowl. Using a potato masher or large fork, mash until there are no lumps left. Heat in microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes.
- 5. Remove the cinnamon stick from the warmed syrup, and discard. Pour the syrup over the mashed sweet potatoes, and top with the toasted pecans. Serve immediately.
Maple-Pecan Sweet Potato Mash Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Microwave, Bake
- OCCASION: Autumn, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Health
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