Autumn Spiced Sweet Potatoes South Beach Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delicious Autumn Spiced Sweet Potato recipe, perfect for South Beach Diet phases 2 and 3! Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are infused with autumn spices and crunchy pecans, creating a satisfying and healthy side dish or light meal. This recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 117.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Autumn Spiced Sweet Potatoes South Beach

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How to Make Autumn Spiced Sweet Potatoes South Beach

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C).
  2. Chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until easily pierced with a fork (about 15-20 minutes).
  4. While sweet potatoes are boiling, toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir halfway through.
  5. Drain the cooked sweet potatoes thoroughly.
  6. Return the sweet potatoes to the pot. Stir in buttermilk, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  7. Mash the sweet potatoes using a hand mixer or immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
  8. Transfer mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Top with toasted pecans.
  9. Serve immediately or keep warm in the preheated 200°F (93°C) oven, uncovered.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

5g

Carbs

7g