Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears Recipe

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2 - inch glass baking dish. Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Place on baking sheet; bake until very tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour. Remove from oven. Reduce temperature to 350°F.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears; sautée until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup nectar; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until pears are very tender, adding more nectar if mixture sticks to skillet and stirring often, about 4 minutes. Transfer to processor and puree.
  3. Peel sweet potatoes; place in large bowl of electric mixer. Add 4 tablespoons butter; beat until smooth. Mix in pear puree, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  4. Bake potatoes uncovered until just heated through, about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 420.67 Kcal (1761 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.63g 13%
Cholesterol 22.9mg 8%
Sodium 159.23mg 7%
Potassium 1076.2mg 23%
Total Carbs 81.34g 27%
Sugars 26.37g 105%
Dietary Fiber 12.23g 49%
Protein 5.78g 12%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 28%
Vitamin A 2.9mg 98%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 100.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.72 Kcal (405 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.98g 13%
Cholesterol 5.26mg 8%
Sodium 36.61mg 7%
Potassium 247.44mg 23%
Total Carbs 18.7g 27%
Sugars 6.06g 105%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 49%
Protein 1.33g 12%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 98%
Iron 0.7mg 16%
Calcium 23.1mg 10%

* 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

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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