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WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 3-4 medium sweet potatoes

LET'S COOK

The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes makes them one of the easiest vegetables to prepare for a meal.

Begin by simple peeling and then cutting the sweet potatoes into chunks. Remember, the smaller you cut the item, the faster it will cook. Place in a pot, cover with water, cover the pot and cook until tender when poked with of a fork.

When the sweet potatoes are tender, drain them, then mash and serve. Their natural sweetness makes them tasty just the way they are.

MORE IDEAS:

Flavor enhancement possibilities include a pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon or both.

A small piece of butter is always nice as well.

For a sweetness twist, boil the sweet potatoes in apple cider or apple juice.

If you’re intrigued by texture combinations, try folding in a 1/4 c. of frozen tiny peas right after you mash the cooked sweet potatoes.