Whipped Sweet Potato Spread

Makes 1 1/2 cups, about 4 servings
Time 1 hr 5 min
Whipped Sweet Potato Spread

Best used as a spread for toasted whole grain bread, this could also be a simple dip for crisp vegetables or crackers.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    12 largecloves garlic
    1sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    1 cupchopped onion
    1/4 cuplow-sodium vegetable broth
    1/4 cupunsweetened plain soymilk
    1/4 teaspoonground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoonground cumin
    1/4 teaspoonground turmeric
    3 tablespoonsminced fresh flat-leaf parsley
    3 tablespoonsminced fresh basil
    2 tablespoonsminced fresh chives

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Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F.


Place garlic in a small baking pan and cover with foil.


Roast about 40 minutes or until cloves are soft. Cool slightly, then cut open cloves and squeeze out roasted garlic (you should have about 1 tablespoon).


Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potato and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.


Heat a large skillet over medium heat.


Add onion and cook about 5 minutes or until beginning to brown and stick to the pan.


Stir in broth and continue to cook 3 minutes or until very tender, stirring occasionally.


In bowl of a food processor, purée roasted garlic, cooked sweet potatoes, cooked onion, soymilk, cinnamon, cumin and turmeric until smooth.


Transfer to a medium bowl and fold in basil, parsley and chives.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

70

Total Fat

0g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

40mg

Total Carbohydrate

14g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

2g

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