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Root Veggie Mash

Replacing regular potatoes with vitamin-rich sweet potatoes and carrots not only ups the nutrition of this traditional side dish, but provides loads more flavor, too.

Serves 6
Ready in 30 mins
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 20 mins
212 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 2 lbs sweet potatoes
> 1 lb carrots
> 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, melted
> 1 tbsp minced garlic
> 1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps

1
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Add to a large pot and cover with water. Heat to a boil on high. Season with salt. Boil sweet potatoes 10 min., stirring occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, thinly slice the carrots. Add to pot with sweet potatoes. Boil carrots and sweet potatoes together 10 min., until very tender.
3
Meanwhile, in an 8-inch skillet, combine the butter and garlic. Cook 2 min. on medium, until golden, stirring. Remove from heat and stir in the cream.
4
Drain sweet potatoes and carrots and transfer to a large bowl, along with cream mixture. With potato masher, mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

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