Maple-mashed Sweet Potatoes

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 dash fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place the sweet potatoes and carrots in a medium saucepan. add 1-inch water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
• 2 drain in a colander and return to the saucepan. mash until smooth.
• 3 stir in the maple syrup and nutmeg and pepper to taste.