COCONUT MASHED SWEET POTATOES

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Sweet potatoes and coconut milk are a match made in flavor heaven. The flecks of lemongrass are a nice surprise. -Rachel Dueker, Gervais, OR

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

5 large sweet potatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and cubed
1-1/4 cups light coconut milk
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried lemongrass
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash with coconut milk, broth, juice and butter. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges