Healthy recipe

Sweet Potato Puree
Submitted By: Christy Morgan


Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 25 Minutes
Serving Size: 4-6 Servings


The beta-carotene in sweet potatoes, combined with vitamin C, have proven to be powerful antioxidants that help prevent conditions like heart disease, cancer, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis.


2 garnet yams, peeled and cubed
2 cups spring water
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of black pepper


Put water, yams, and pinch of sea salt in medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer with the lid on for 20 minutes until yams are very tender. Drain and return to saucepan. Mash yams with remaining ingredients with hand masher or in food processor. Stir all ingredients well. Taste to see if more salt is needed and season to taste.