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Orange Saffron Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Orange Saffron Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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by James Ransom

Orange Saffron Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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by SmallKitchCara

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Sweet Potato Recipe
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    SmallKitchCara's Notes: I made these potatoes originally to go with steamed fish that was scented with fennel and saffron. I worried that the sweet potatoes' flavoring - orange and nutmeg - would be too much, but...

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Serves 2

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

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  2. Roast the sweet potatoes on the oven rack for 45 minutes to an hour, until they're quite soft. Set aside until they're cool enough to handle.

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  3. When the potatoes have cooled slightly, scoop the flesh out of the skin, add the orange juice, nutmeg, saffron, and salt, and gently mash so the potatoes are nearly smooth but not gluey. Taste for citrus flavor and salt, then warm in the microwave or on the stovetop if they've cooled and serve hot

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3 Comments on Orange Saffron Mashed Sweet Potatoes

3003_720604640463_10201151_42687946_5827526_n Reply

What a great pairing with steamed fish! yum yum

Dsc_0019_2 Reply

Mmm, fantastic. I do a saffron/olive oil mashed potato with regular potatoes - I bet this version would be fantastic!

Susan_headshot Reply

The fragrance must have been divine!

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