Low Fat Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Delight your taste buds with these Low Fat Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a wholesome twist on a classic comfort food! This healthy side dish features naturally sweet and velvety mashed sweet potatoes blended with low-fat milk and protein-rich Greek yogurt, creating a luscious, creamy texture without the guilt. Infused with a dash of garlic powder and finished with fresh chives for a pop of color and flavor, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick, nutritious option that doesn’t skimp on taste—making it ideal for anyone seeking a low-fat, flavorful alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Perfectly smooth and packed with goodness, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Peel and rinse the sweet potatoes. Cut them into uniform chunks of about 1-inch.
Step 2
Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Step 4
Drain the cooked sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
Step 5
Add low-fat milk and low-fat Greek yogurt to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Step 6
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until creamy and smooth.
Step 7
Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Step 8
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving bowl.
Step 9
Garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1161.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 975.2 |
| Total Fat 5.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 24.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2961.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 206.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 60.2g | |
| Protein 28.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 94.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 540.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 193.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories