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Gingered Sweet Potato Purée

4.1

(11)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 3/4 pound total)
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a small saucepan boil potatoes in salted water to cover 15 minutes, or until very tender, and drain well in a colander.

    Step 2

    In a food processor purée hot potatoes with milk, butter, and gingerroot until smooth and season with salt and pepper.

TagsSweet PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableGingerHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianEasyQuickSimmerFood ProcessorGourmet
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