MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PLANTAINS

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The mashed sweet potatoes and plantains are my favorite. They are sweetened with a little brown sugar, but the sweetness of the plantains comes out by pan frying it instead of boiling it.

Provided by Vchef607

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 sweet potatoes
3 plantains
1 1/3 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for cooking
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Peel and dice the potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Place into a pot of cold water (the water should completely cover potatoes) and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are fork tender. Strain.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, slice the plantains into 1 inch thick slices. Place some butter in a pan and pan fry the plantains until golden brown.
  • Mash the potatoes and plantains together, then add milk, 2 tbsp butter, salt, and brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 561.9, Carbohydrate 69.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 32.8, Protein 5.5

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