Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This mashed sweet potato recipe has just five ingredients and takes only 20 minutes. Sweet potatoes add color to your plate and a healthy dose of vitamin A.

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup reduced-fat milk, warmed
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Bring 1 or 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
Add sweet potatoes and steam until very soft, 15 to 18 minutes.
Transfer to a medium bowl and mash with milk, butter, salt and pepper.

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