Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Leeks, Peas, and Walnuts Recipe

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

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

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.

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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.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Leeks, Peas, and Walnuts

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