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
The refrigerator light goes on...
I love plain mashed yams, but the hint of peppermint makes these sweet and savory and a bit spicy.
Mashed Yams with Mint
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Cooking Time: 50 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
This recipe can be divisible by 2.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
| 10 ounces | yams |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| 6 large | fresh mint leaves (minced) |
| 1 tsp | unsalted butter |
| 2 Tbsp | reduced fat sour cream |
| 1 tsp | maple syrup |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Place the yams in the oven and roast for about 40 minutes.
Remove the yams and place in a bowl with the salt, mint, butter, sour cream, maple syrup and pepper.
Using a fork, mash the yams until smooth and blended with the other ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 231 | Calories from Fat 35 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 168mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrates 47g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 23% |
| Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 3g |
| Vitamin A 8% | Vitamin C 40% |
| Calcium 6% | Iron 5% |
| Vitamin K 3 mcg | Potassium 1196 mg |
| Magnesium 31 mg | |