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Ginger Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ginger Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes

The flavors of antioxidant-rich ginger and pure vanilla extract blend well with sweet potatoes and the thyme rounds out the flavors with a savory note. This dish is sure to become a family favorite. To Boil Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Place in large saucepan. Add cold water to cover 1 inch over sweet potatoes. Bring to boil; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: Makes 4 (2/3-cup) servings.

Directions

Pierce each sweet potato twice with fork so excess steam can escape while cooking. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 10 minutes or until tender, turning over halfway through cooking. Let stand 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Remove skin from the sweet potatoes.
Place sweet potatoes and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Mash until smooth and well blended. Serve immediately