Tangerine Chipotle Sweet Potato Mash

Tangerine Chipotle Sweet Potato Mash is a perfect combination of spicy sweet flavors that will enhance any meal. Perfect with BBQ or simple grilled meats or game.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 166 kcal

Ingredients

2 large or 4 small sweet potatoes cubed about 6 cups cubed
1 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ - ⅓ cup fresh squeezed tangerine or orange juice, to taste
1 teaspoon zest zest first, squeeze second
1 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup to taste
½ - 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the cubes of sweet potato in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water until soft, about 7 - 10 minutes depending on how big the chunks were.
Drain the water and return the potato to the hot pan, add the butter and begin to mash.
Add ¼ cup juice along with the zest, maple syrup, chipotle pepper, pinch of salt and pepper.
Mash until you have the consistency you desire, from slightly chunky to smooth.
Taste and adjust for seasonings adding more juice, syrup, or chipotle as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingSodium: 195mgFiber: 4gCholesterol: 5mgCalories: 166kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 2gProtein: 2gCarbohydrates: 35g

Keyword side dish, Sweet Potato Casserole substitute, Thanksgiving

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