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 easily be multiplied or divided by 2. Reheat leftovers gently.
Ingredients
- 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. Do not overmash or the yams will become pasty.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 170 | Calories from Fat 32 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 4% |
| Sodium 240mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates 31g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 3g |
| Vitamin A 115% | Vitamin C 4% |
| Calcium 5% | Iron 5% |
| Vitamin K 3mcg | Potassium 500mg |