Buttermilk Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 lb sweet potatoes or possibly about 6 medium
- 1/2 tsp grated orange zest
- 3/4 c. lowfat buttermilk room temperature or possibly slightly warmed
- 3 Tbsp. butter room temperature
- 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar or possibly to taste Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut into chunks. Steam over boiling water till tender, 20 to 25 min. (Or possibly, pierce unpeeled potatoes with fork and microwave on high (100 percent power) 12 to 14 min, turning over halfway through, let cold and peel.)
- Transfer sweet potatoes to mixing bowl and mash, blending in orange zest, buttermilk, butter and brown sugar. Transfer to serving dish. Can be made ahead, refrigerated and reheated in microwave.
- Variation: Substitute lemon zest for orange zest. Add in grnd cinnamon or possibly nutmeg to taste.
- NOTES : Fluffy mound which is more savory than sweet and quite satisfying.
- Tempted to make these tangy buttermilk potatoes without butter.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 111g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 124 | |
| Calories from Fat 40 | 32% |
| Total Fat 4.56g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2.88g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium 314mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 19.24g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 6.19g | 4% |
| Protein 2.09g | 3% |
