Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Orange Essence

By Wendy2e

Recipe courtesy Ellie Krieger, 2007, All rights reserved

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each), peeled and cut into a large dice
• 1/4 cup buttermilk, warmed slightly
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, optional

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 28mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Steam the potatoes in a large covered pan fitted with a steamer basket until they are tender, about 8 minutes.

In a large bowl mash the potatoes with the buttermilk and orange juice. Stir in the zest, salt, and nutmeg. Serve the potatoes topped with the butter, if desired.