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Roasted Sweet Potato Puree with Almonds

Try this healthy sweet potato puree this Thanksgiving. Each serving has under 100 calories. Calorie, fat, and cholesterol savings come from using safflower or grapeseed oil instead of butter.

 
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This recipe is Diabetes Friendly and Heart Healthy

Yield: 12 servings

sweet potato puree recipe

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes or yams, washed
  • 2 Tbsp. safflower or grapeseed oil
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup whole raw almonds
  • Zest of 2 lemons, grated
  • inch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place sweet potatoes in an oven baking dish and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are very soft.Roughly chop almonds with a sharp knife or in a food processor.Place almonds in an oven baking dish. Roast at same time as sweet potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool. Peel potatoes and place them in the food processor. Add lemon zest and cayenne. Puree until smooth. Add oils – to taste and puree until well assimilated Sprinkle almonds on top of sweet potato puree. Serve warm.

    Nutrition facts (per serving): Calories 95; Fat 4 g; Saturated fat 1 g; Cholesterol 0; Sodium 50 mg; Carbohydrate 14 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 2 g

      Last Reviewed: November 2008
     
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