Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This recipe for healthy mashed sweet potatoes is a nutritious twist on a classic side dish. By using Greek yogurt and olive oil, you can achieve a creamy texture without relying on large amounts of butter and cream.
Servings: 4
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Start by peeling and cubing the sweet potatoes. Cutting them into uniform pieces ensures even cooking.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cubed sweet potatoes and minced garlic. Boil for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and garlic, and then return them to the pot.
- Mash the sweet potatoes and garlic together until you reach your desired consistency. You can use a potato masher or a potato ricer for smoother results.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt and pepper to suit your preferences.
- Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish.
- Serve your healthy mashed sweet potatoes hot. Enjoy!