Description
Indulge in the warm, creamy delight of Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Mash, a perfect side dish that elevates any meal with its sweet and nutty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into even chunks.
- 2. Boil Until Tender: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the sweet potato chunks for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- 3. Drain and Steam Dry: Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot over low heat to evaporate excess moisture.
- 4. Add Flavorful Ingredients: Stir in the butter, maple syrup, toasted pecans, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Mash It Up: Use a potato masher or fork to mash until creamy yet slightly chunky. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 6. Serve Hot: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with additional pecans or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added warmth, you can sprinkle in nutmeg along with cinnamon. You may substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for different textures.