Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

"Every cloud has its silver lining but it is sometimes a little difficult to get it to the mint."
-Don Marquis, Writer

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I love plain mashed yams, but the hint of peppermint makes these sweet and savory and a bit spicy.

Sour Creams

There are three types of sour cream on the market now.

The regular version has 5 grams of fat per 2 tablespoons. Of this 3.5 grams are saturated. There are 60 total calories with 50 of them coming from fat.

Reduced or lowered fat sour cream has only 3.5 grams of fat in 2 tablespoons (2.5 saturated). Each serving is 45 calories.

The fat free or non-fat sour cream is just that. Most of the calories are from carbohydrates.

The regular and reduced fat can be used in cooking but even at moderate temperatures the fat free sour cream separates easily. When adding it to hot sauces or soups, cool them first and then add the sour cream, reheating gently.

Sour cream has an insignificant amount of Vitamin K.

2 Tbsp. sour cream = 60 calories, 5g fat, 3.5g sat fat, <1g mono fat, 1g protein, 1g carbohydrates, 15mg sodium, 20mg cholesterol

2 Tbsp. reduced fat sour cream = 45 calories, 3.5g fat, 2.5g sat fat, <1g mono fat, 1g protein, 2g carbohydrates, 20mg sodium, 15mg cholesterol

2 Tbsp. non-fat sour cream = 35 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 0g mono fat, 2g protein, 6g carbohydrates, 25mg sodium, 5mg cholesterol