Nutrient-Rich Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Red Bell Pepper

Sweet potatoes are far more nutrient rich and have less calories than white potatoes; one medium spud containes 400% of daily requirment for vitamin A, is rich in vitamins B6 and C, potassium, fiber and beta-carotene.

These mashed potatoes with the additional superfoods red bell pepper and onion, make not only a delicious meal but also boosts our immune system.

Variations:

• Use 2 leeks, washed well and thinly sliced, instead of onion and bell pepper
• Instead of red bell pepper, use poblano pepper

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Red Bell Pepper

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Servings

4

Servings 4

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Ingredients

• 2 sweet potato large
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon expeller-pressed canola oil
• 1 red onion sliced
• 1 red bell pepper sliced
• 1/2 cup broth

Adjust servings:

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. If the sweet potatoes are not organic, peel them. Cut into bite-size pieces and place in a saucepan. Put in salt, cover and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer until tender, 15 – 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile heat canola oil in a skillet. Place onion in skillet and cook, stirring occasionally until it is transparent about 8 – 10 minutes. Add red bell pepper, mix in and cook another 10 minutes until bell pepper is tender.
3. Drain sweet potatoes. Place back in saucepan and mash. Add 1/2 cup of broth, mash again. If it is too dry, mix in another 1/2 cup of broth or more until it has the consistency you prefer. Mix in onion/red bell pepper mix, season with salt and black pepper and serve.

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