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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Servings: 4 servings·Calories: 95 calories

Mashed Sweet Potatoes — Photo: J Doll, CC BY 3.0

Nutrition per serving

estimate · USDA data

Calories: ~95
Protein: ~2 g
Carbs: ~21 g
Fat: ~0 g

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Nutrition facts

Per serving, estimated

Calories95

% Daily value*

Total fat 0 g: 0%
Sodium 180 mg: 8%
Total carbohydrate 21 g: 8%
Dietary fiber 3 g: 12%
Protein 2 g: 4%

*Percent daily values use a 2,000 calorie diet. Amounts are estimated from USDA data.

Cookware

Saucepan

Ingredients

4 servings

4 sweet potatoes
3/4 tspdried thyme
1/4 tspsalt
1/4 tspblack pepper

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Method

Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into slices that are 3/4 inch thick.
Put them in a saucepan with enough water to cover the potatoes.
Bring the water to a boil on medium heat.
Cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes until they’re soft.
Drain the water. Put the potatoes in a medium bowl.
Use a fork or potato masher to mash the potatoes.
Mix in the thyme, salt, and pepper.

Recipe and nutrition from USDA MyPlate Kitchen (U.S. Department of Agriculture, public domain). The original site has been retired, so the link opens its archived copy.