Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Caramelized Pineapple
Is there a more perfect dish than Pritikin-style sweet potatoes – rich, satisfying, creamy tasting yet low in calorie density, and so wonderfully nutritious. An extra bonus in this recipe is the luscious tang from the caramelized pineapple.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Active Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Yield: 8 people
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup pineapple diced
- 2 Tablespoons apple juice concentrate thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ground
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Scrub potatoes. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil. Roast potatoes in oven until soft (about 45 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on size of potatoes). Cool a little, then peel.
In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, add pineapple, apple juice concentrate, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mash potatoes with a whisk (wire whip).
Mix in caramelized pineapple mixture until well combined.