Low-Fat Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

By Fiona Haynes

Updated 11/05/18

Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Ratings (17)
  • Total: 35 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yield: 6 Portions (6 Servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
49 Calories
0g Fat
12g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 Portions (6 Servings)
Amount per serving
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 1g
Calcium 18mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

No traditional Thanksgiving table would be complete without sweet potatoes. Enjoy these low-fat sweet potatoes mashed with orange juice, a hint of brown sugar, and mildly spiced with cinnamon and ginger for a decadent yet healthy Thanksgiving side dish.

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until tender. 

  2. Drain sweet potatoes; add orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Mash until smooth.