Mashed Sweet Potatoes Topped with Walnuts

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Time to start planning those menus.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes Topped with Walnuts

While most Thanksgiving dinners are loaded with calories, I am trying to lighten up my menu. Well, these mashed sweet potatoes are delish and make a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving! I promise you won’t miss the ones with the marshmallows on top. I never really liked those anyway.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes Topped with Walnuts

I can’t take the credit for this recipe. My coach from my gym brought them to our pot luck Halloween party. They were a hit so I had to share.

Recipe from all recipes.com

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons organic grass fed butter
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup walnuts

Directions

  1. Pre heat oven to 350.
  2. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake until tender. About 45 minutes. Peel skins and discard. Place into a medium size bowl.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons butter, orange and lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in fresh cilantro.

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