Cook sweet potatoes, covered in lightly salted boiling water, in a large saucepan for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return sweet potatoes to the hot pan. Using a potato masher, mash until desired consistency. Stir in yogurt, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Season, to taste, with salt. Transfer potato mixture to a serving bowl; keep warm.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Brown butter infused with sage adds a fuller, nuttier flavor to sweet potatoes than plain melted butter. Don't just take our word for it, try it out yourself!
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped | ||
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee plain Greek yogurt | ||
| 2 tbsp. fresh orange juice | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee ground cinnamon | ||
| ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee ground nutmeg | ||
| ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee ground cloves | ||
| ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee cayenne pepper | ||
| Hy-Vee salt, to taste | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee salted butter | ||
| 12 fresh sage leaves | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee chopped walnuts |
Things To Grab
- Large saucepan
- Potato masher
- Skillet
Directions
Melt butter over medium heat in a skillet. Add sage and walnuts. Cook and stir until butter foams and turns golden brown. Remove from heat. Pour butter mixture over sweet potatoes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition facts
Servings
250 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 41g
- Protein: 4g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 6%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 15%