Description
This Sweet Potato Mash with Chipotle and Lime is a flavorful twist on traditional mashed sweet potatoes. The smoky heat from chipotle peppers, zesty lime juice, and aromatic cumin elevate this side dish to a whole new level. Creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy, it’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, tacos, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mash:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Chipotle Lime Seasoning:
- 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Place sweet potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mash: Drain well, return sweet potatoes to the pot, add butter, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a milder version, start with one chipotle pepper and adjust to taste.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or roasted vegetables.
- You can prepare it in advance and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: Southwestern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
