Mashed Jalapeño Cilantro Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Jalapeño Cilantro Sweet Potatoes

Roasted sweet potato and jalapeño pepper mix with fresh cilantro, butter, and orange juice for a delicious Texas-inspired side dish.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
308 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until hot in the center, about 20 minutes.
Step 3
Bake sweet potatoes directly on the middle rack in the preheated oven until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 4
Meanwhile, place jalapeño pepper directly on the middle rack with the potatoes in the oven and bake until the skin loosens, about 20 minutes. Peel jalapeño pepper, mince, and place into a large bowl.
Step 5
Peel sweet potatoes and add to minced jalapeño pepper in the bowl. Add softened butter, orange juice, and cilantro. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish. Drizzle with melted butter, then sprinkle the top with walnut pieces.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 whole jalapeno pepper
  • sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup orange juice
  • 0.25 cup softened butter
  • 0.25 cup walnut pieces

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