Smoky Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
A delicious and unique twist on traditional mashed sweet potatoes with a smoky kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
Ingredients
| 1 | lb coarsely chopped peeled sweet potato |
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| 2 | tablespoons maple syrup |
| 2 | tablespoons milk (soy milk for gluten free) |
| 1 | tablespoon butter |
| 1 ½ | teaspoons adobo sauce |
| ¼ | teaspoon salt |
| ⅛ | teaspoon black pepper |
| ½ | drained canned chipotle chile in adobo, minced |
Instructions
| 1. | Note: Chipotle chile peppers come packed in adobo sauce and are available in seven-ounce cans. It adds a rich, smoky flavor to dishes. |
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| 2. | To preserve the remaining chipotle peppers, freeze them in a heavy-duty freezer bag for future use. |
| 3. | Begin by placing the coarsely chopped peeled sweet potatoes in a saucepan and covering them with water. Bring the water to a gentle boil. |
| 4. | Reduce the heat and simmer the sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pan. |
| 5. | Add the maple syrup, milk (use soy milk for a gluten-free option), butter, adobo sauce, salt, black pepper, and minced chipotle chile in adobo to the pan with the sweet potatoes. |
| 6. | Using a mixer at medium speed, beat the ingredients until smooth and well combined, creating a flavorful and creamy sweet potato mash. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 154.2 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Sugar | 10.7 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița