MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PLANTAINS
The mashed sweet potatoes and plantains are my favorite. They are sweetened with a little brown sugar, but the sweetness of the plantains comes out by pan frying it instead of boiling it.
Provided by Vchef607
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel and dice the potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Place into a pot of cold water (the water should completely cover potatoes) and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are fork tender. Strain.
- While the potatoes are cooking, slice the plantains into 1 inch thick slices. Place some butter in a pan and pan fry the plantains until golden brown.
- Mash the potatoes and plantains together, then add milk, 2 tbsp butter, salt, and brown sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 561.9, Carbohydrate 69.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 32.8, Protein 5.5
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
Don't wait until the holidays to enjoy the honeyed flavor and velvety texture of this colorful root vegetable. Serve mashed sweet potatoes as a side dish to your favorite main dish, and you'll have them perfected by the time the holidays roll around.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Place sweet potatoes in steamer basket and cover; steam until tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return to saucepan.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring half-and-half, butter, and brown sugar to a simmer, stirring to combine; remove from heat. Add to drained sweet potatoes, and mash just until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g
MASHED PLANTAINS
Mashed plantains make for a tasty Cuban-inspired side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle plantains with salt and cayenne; drizzle with oil to coat. Arrange, cut sides down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until cut sides of plantains begin to caramelize, about 20 minutes. Turn plantains; roast 10 minutes more.
- Mash hot plantains on baking sheet with a potato masher until somewhat smooth (some large chunks should remain). Transfer to a serving bowl, and drizzle with lime juice.
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
Simple mashed sweet potatoes flavored with maple syrup and butter.
Provided by RAINSPIRIT
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- With an electric mixer on low, blend potatoes, slowly adding milk, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Use more or less to achieve desired texture. Add butter and maple syrup to taste. Blend until smooth. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g
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