Autumn Spiced Sweet Potatoes South Beach Recipe

Ingredients for Autumn Spiced Sweet Potatoes South Beach

• Sweet Potato
• Low Fat Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt
• White Pepper
• Nutmeg
• Allspice
• 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

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.