Cider-Mashed Sweet Potatoes by http://www.vegcooking.com
Category: Side Dishes

This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian/vegan diet.


Ingredients:
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2/3 cup (10 Tbsp. + 2 tsp.) apple cider
5 large sweet potatoes or yams, scrubbed but unpeeled
4 Tbsp. margarine
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
Lightly toasted, chopped pecans or thinly sliced pineapple
rings, for garnish


Instructions:
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Boil the cider in a small saucepan over high heat until it is reduced by half, about 7 minutes. Set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and cook until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain well. Peel the hot sweet potatoes, using a kitchen towel to protect your hands. Return the potatoes to the warm pot, add the cider, margarine, brown sugar, and salt and mash until well blended. Garnish and serve hot.


Additional comments:
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Makes 8 to 10 servings.



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