Butter-Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Butter-Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 4 sweet potatoes (about 2 lb)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Pierce each potato with a fork 3 to 4 times on each side. Wrap each potato in a damp paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 8 minutes, turning after 4 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut potatoes in half; scoop pulp into a bowl. Mash pulp.
  2. Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Stir butter, milk, and salt into potato pulp. Top with pecans.
  3. Variation 1 Maple Bacon Price per serving: $0.85 Prepare master recipe through step 1. Stir in 1 tablespoon softened butter, 2 tablespoons fat-free milk, and 4 teaspoons maple syrup. Top mashed sweet ­potato mixture with 1 1/4 ounces cooked and crumbled bacon (about 3 slices). Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) Calories 268; Fat 6.6g (sat 3.1g); Sodium 351mg
  4. Variation 2 Chipotle-Lime Price per serving: $1.08 Prepare master recipe through step 1. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons fat-free milk, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) Calories 193; Fat 0g (sat 0g); Sodium 227mg
  5. Variation 3 Parmesan-Sage Price per serving: $1.05 Prepare master recipe through step 1. Stir in 1 tablespoon softened butter, 2 ­tablespoons fat-free milk, 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage, 1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup), and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) Calories 233; Fat 4.9g (sat 3.1g); Sodium 328mg
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1381.33 Kcal (5783 kJ)
Calories from fat 550.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.2g 94%
Cholesterol 45.8mg 15%
Sodium 1099.78mg 46%
Potassium 3369.69mg 72%
Total Carbs 196.19g 65%
Sugars 45.16g 181%
Dietary Fiber 32.53g 130%
Protein 24.95g 50%
Vitamin C 18.9mg 32%
Vitamin A 9.3mg 309%
Iron 10.8mg 60%
Calcium 346.6mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.3 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.08g 94%
Cholesterol 4.55mg 15%
Sodium 109.31mg 46%
Potassium 334.93mg 72%
Total Carbs 19.5g 65%
Sugars 4.49g 181%
Dietary Fiber 3.23g 130%
Protein 2.48g 50%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 32%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 309%
Iron 1.1mg 60%
Calcium 34.4mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.9
    Points
  • 37
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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