Creamy Leek Mashed Sweet Potato

by:Admin, September 2nd, 2010

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These sweet potatoes are delicious and good for you. They feel like real mashed potatoes without the addition of cream or butter.

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 3 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and diced

• 4 Leeks, cleaned and chopped (use the white and light green part)

• 2 Teaspoons Salt

Method

Place the sweet potatoes in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the potatoes.

While the potatoes are cooking, Place the leeks in a pot with the salt and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, check after 10 minutes, add a little more water if necessary. When the leeks are really soft, remove the lid and reduce all the liquid. Place the leeks in a blender or cuisinart. Blend until smooth.

Add the puree to the sweet potato and mash the two together. Season with salt and pepper.