Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Leeks, Peas, and Walnuts

Name: Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Leeks, Peas, and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes; 1 tablespoon nonhydrogenated margarine; 1/2 cup low-fat milk, rice milk or soy milk; Pinch of ground nutmeg; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoons light olive oil; 2 large or 3 medium leeks, white part only, chopped and well-rinsed; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Servings: persons

1
Bake or microwave the sweet potatoes until tender.
2
When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and cut into large chunks and place them in a serving bowl.
3
Mash well, then stir in the margarine and milk (heat briefly in the microwave if the potatoes are no longer hot enough to melt the margarine).
4
Add the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
5
Cover and set aside.
6
Heat the oil in a skillet.
7
Add the leeks, then cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes.
8
Stir in the peas, ginger, and walnuts.
9
Continue to saute just until everything is well heated through.
10
Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving container.
11
Serve the sweet potatoes plain to anyone who wants them that way, and pass the leek mixture as a topping to embellish individual portions.

364

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon nonhydrogenated margarine, 1/2 cup low-fat milk, rice milk or soy milk, Pinch of ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Leeks, Peas, and Walnuts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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