Ingredients
4 sweet potatoes (small to medium)
3/4 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into slices that are 3/4 inch thick.
Put them in a saucepan with enough water to cover the potatoes.
Bring the water to a boil on medium heat.
Cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes until they’re soft.
Drain the water. Put the potatoes in a medium bowl.
Use a fork or potato masher to mash the potatoes.
Mix in the thyme, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 113 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 217 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 5 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 43 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 442 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Recipe source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.