Mashed White and Sweet Potatoes

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cover the potato dice with water in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and simmer gently until the potatoes are quite tender, about 15 minutes.

   Step 2

   Drain the potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in the margarine until it melts, and add the milk and nutmeg.

   Step 3

   Mash the potatoes until they are smooth and fluffy. Season with salt. The mashed potatoes will probably need to be heated a bit before serving, so transfer them to a heatproof serving container, cover, and heat briefly in the microwave or a preheated 400°F oven.

2. sweet potatoes

   Step 4

   Sweet potatoes are one of the most ancient, nutritious, and valuable food crops of the Americas. Not to diminish the value of white potatoes, but in comparison, sweet potatoes are substantially richer in nutrients. They are especially high in vitamin A and the major minerals. With their natural sweetness and glorious color, sweet potatoes lend themselves to simple preparations. And they are splendid as a side dish, simply baked or microwaved—as I recommend quite often in this book’s menus.

3. nutrition information

   Step 5

   Calories: 201

   Step 6

   Total Fat: 5g

   Step 7

   Protein: 3g

   Step 8

   Carbohydrate: 38g

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   Cholesterol: 1mg

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   Sodium: 68mg