Low Fat Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the velvety goodness of **Low Fat Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes**, a healthier spin on a classic comfort food. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with the subtle tang of low-fat Greek yogurt and the richness of low-fat milk, creating a luscious texture without the heavy cream or butter. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, each bite bursts with flavor and a light, satisfying creaminess. Garnished with fresh chopped chives, this dish is as visually appealing as it is nutritious, making it an ideal side for holiday feasts or everyday meals. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you'll create a flavorful, low-fat mashed sweet potato recipe that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cups low-fat milk
- 0.5 cups low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
Peel and rinse the sweet potatoes. Cut them into uniform chunks of about 1-inch.
Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the cooked sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
Add low-fat milk and low-fat Greek yogurt to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until creamy and smooth.
Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving bowl.
Garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2962 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.7 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
