Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody." -Samuel Pepys, Culinarian
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This is the perfect recipe to substitute for mashed potatoes. The same creamy mashed potato dish that's so comforting with the twist of added flavor. And the added benefit of more fiber!
Sweet Potatoes and Yams
Sweet potatoes are not yams. What is marketed in the U.S. as a sweet potato is usually a potato with a pale skin and creamy yellow flesh. These are closely related to russet potatoes and are drier and not very sweet.
What is usually sold as a yam in the U.S. is actually the darker skinned sweet potato. The thick orange skin is tough and fibrous and the flesh is moist and also has a rich orange color.
Place the water in a large stock pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat.
Add the cubed yams to the steamer basket and steam until they break slightly with a fork.
While the yams are cooking, place the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and rosemary and cook gently until the shallots are softened.
Place the cooked yams together with the shallot and rosemary mixture in a bowl. Add the salt, pepper, spread and buttermilk and mash with a fork until smooth. Add the 2% milk slowly as the yams are mashed smooth.
The mashed yams can be reheated gently in a microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size = 1 cup
Servings = 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
Calories from Fat 37
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg
0%
Sodium 215mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 35g
12%
Dietary Fiber 5g
19%
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 14%
Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 6%
Iron 4%
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Potassium 1021 mg
Magnesium 31 mg
Dr. Gourmet Healthy Recipes : Extras and Side Dishes : Mashed Yams
