Mashed Yams with Mint
Servings
2Serving size
about 1 1/2 cups
COOKING TIME
50 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied or divided by 2. Reheat leftovers gently.
Ingredients
| 10 ounce Yam, raw |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 6 leaves Fresh mint (minced) |
| 1 tsp.. Unsalted butter |
| 2 Tbsp. Reduced fat sour cream |
| 1 tsp.. Maple syrup |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Place the yams in the oven and roast for about 40 minutes.
Remove the yams and place in a bowl with the salt, mint, butter, sour cream, maple syrup and pepper.
Using a fork, mash the yams until smooth and blended with the other ingredients. Do not overmash or the yams will become pasty.
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Lactose
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Recipe Notes
I love plain mashed yams, but the hint of peppermint makes these sweet and savory and a bit spicy.