Cooking with Kids: In the Kitchen with Lisa and Charlotte

Sweet potatoes are wonderfully creamy when mashed and blended with Greek yogurt. It's a super-healthy side, loaded with vitamin A, beta-carotene and fiber.

Article By: Theresa DiMasi and Lisa Chernick

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Makes 8 servings

PointsPlus™ Value serving: 2

Ingredients

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 lbs)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup plain, low-fat or fat-free yogurt, Greek-variety recommended
4 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp table salt, or more to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste

Instructions

Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; pour in enough water to cover potatoes. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil; boil until potatoes are fork-tender, about 8 minutes.
Drain potatoes and garlic; transfer potatoes and garlic to a large bowl. Add yogurt and sugar to bowl; mash until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.