Spicy Sweet Potato Puree

Your family will be delighted with the fresh taste of sweet potatoes in this upbeat, updated version of an old family favorite–and they’ll love the spicy kick! Unhealthy sweet potatoes dripping with butterfat and gooey with sugary marshmallows will be a thing of the past once you try this luscious low-fat sweet potato recipe from one of our favorite Care2 designers instead.

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
3/4 cup Greek-style yogurt or 1/2 cup soy yogurt (for a vegan version)
1/2 to 1 cup nonfat milk (or soymilk for a vegan version)
Juice of 1/2 lime
Chipotle powder, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Pink peppercorns, ground, to taste
A few sprigs of fresh cilantro and a honey drizzle, for garnish (optional)

1. Boil sweet potato cubes for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and place sweet potatoes in food processor.

2. Add Greek-style yogurt and 1/2 cup milk and process until smooth. Check consistency and add more milk if you like, then add lime juice, and chipotle powder, sea salt, and ground pink peppercorns, to taste.

3. Transfer puree to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs and a drizzle of honey, if desired.

Serves 4 to 6.

By Sabrina Model-Carlberg, Care2 Designer.

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
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Michele W.

1:52AM PST on Nov 18, 2011

Thank you

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Penny C.

6:48PM PDT on Nov 1, 2011

We love sweet potatos & this recipe sounds amazing,thanks.

Melinda offline K.

1:42AM PDT on Oct 1, 2011

Sounds Yum, sweet spuds do make lovely mash.

Jennifer C.

5:26PM PDT on Sep 5, 2011

Thanks for this recipe.

SuS NoMail Plez P.

7:44PM PDT on Jun 25, 2010

TY...I would have NEVER though of the chipolte. I will definately try it. I love SP's so much, I pull em out of the garden, dirt and all and take a munch! Beets too. wink!!

NO EMAILS P.

2:34AM PDT on Apr 4, 2010

thanks

Ellie P.

6:21PM PDT on Mar 27, 2010

Mmmm...I can taste it already.

Mervi R.

9:06AM PST on Feb 15, 2010

Lovely, the vegan version for me....

Marlene S.

7:01AM PST on Nov 20, 2007

When printing out this recipe an extra page and a lot of color ink goes to a picture of potatoes. Can we have the option of no pictures?

Jenna L.

11:28AM PST on Nov 13, 2007

I made this over the weekend in a smaller amount and loved it. Tonight its back on the menu and will get topped with Chili. I'm looking forward to it, and I think I've found a definite new side to go into our meal rotation.

I did find one thing... if you can't find chipotle powder, Red Hot hot sauce now has a chipotle version that works pretty well. I used the last of the powder in the first batch and had to switch for tonights. Tastes great, a little hotter than just the powder, but an extra spoonful of honey helps to smooth out the heat.