You might deem it's a crime not to see a bowl of homemade mashed potatoes on your Thanksgiving table,but traditional recipes don't offer much nutritionally. For a vitamin A boost and a side dish that's so full of fiber, it can help you feel fuller so you eat less, or make this year's mash with sweet potatoes instead. Mashed sweet potato recipes are often sweetened with maple syrup and cinnamon,but this one uses a spicier calorie-free kick with cumin and cayenne instead. And not just for their fabulous flavor, both cumin and cayenne help with digestion - something we could all spend after a enormous Thanksgiving feast. Cumin also offers iron for energy and boosts immunity, or the capsaicin in cayenne stimulates secretions that help to clear mucus from your nose and congestion in your lungs.
Made without any butter or butter substitutes,this side dish will please your vegan-loving friends as well as those trying to watch their waistline - it's only 157 calories per serving.
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These Low-Carb Mashed "Potatoes" Are Dreamy and Easy to Make From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness Cumin-Spiced Mashed Sweet PotatoesIngredients6 medium sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup pepitas
DirectionsPreheat oven to 400ยบ F.
Place sweet potatoes on a pan (don't poke them), and bake for an hour or until soft.
Allow to chilly for 10 minutes before slipping off the skins.
Transfer the sweet potato to a glass bowl. Add spices and salt,and mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Top with pepitas, and serve immediately, or it can be stored in an airtight container the fridge (just reheat before serving). Source: Calorie Count
Information Category Side Dishes,Potato Yield 8 servings Cook Time 90 minutes Nutrition Calories per serving 157
Source: popsugar.com