Quick & Easy Mashed Orange-Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These creamy mashed orange sweet potatoes is a simple yet flavorful side dish that complements any meal. Whether you keep it classic or dress it up with crunchy toppings, it’s a recipe that’s bound to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams frozen sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup half-and-half
- 1 ½ teaspoons grated orange zest
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional
- Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts , or pralined Walnuts
- 1 tablespoon chili-infused oil , optional
Instructions
- In a hot non-stick pan, add the frozen mashed sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup of hot water and let them defrost over low heat.
- Add gradually and one by one, the half and half, orange juice, orange zest, butter, and spices. Mix well with a spatula. Once all the ingredients are incorporated, turn off the heat.
- Transfer the mashed orange sweet potatoes to a serving plate. Smooth out the surface of the mashed sweet potatoes creating patterns with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle toasted walnuts on top.
- Garnish with a twisted thin slice of orange and a flutter of cayenne.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place the orange-sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and reheat from 1-2 minutes.