Sweet Potatoes - Irish Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup butter
3-4 tbsp. shallots, minced
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1-2 tsp. fresh thyme, finely chopped
1/4 cup cointreau or grand marnier (optional)
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add minced shallots and garlic.
Saute for 2 minutes.
Add thyme, liqueur (if using),orange juice and maple syrup.
Simmer at a lower temperature for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
Drain sweet potatoes and return them to pot. Mash while still hot, then add reserved liquids and mix well.
Season with salt & pepper to taste.
It can be made in advance then gently reheated before serving

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1517.46 Kcal (6353 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.67g	12%
Cholesterol	20.34mg	7%
Sodium	87.51mg	4%
Potassium	596.41mg	13%
Total Carbs	46.51g	16%
Sugars	19.54g	78%
Dietary Fiber	4.75g	19%
Protein	3.64g	7%
Vitamin C	19.5mg	32%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	54%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	63.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	299.35 Kcal (1253 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.51g	12%
Cholesterol	4.01mg	7%
Sodium	17.26mg	4%
Potassium	117.65mg	13%
Total Carbs	9.17g	16%
Sugars	3.85g	78%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	19%
Protein	0.72g	7%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	54%
Iron	0.3mg	9%
Calcium	12.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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