Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
338kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 cup cold water or chicken broth
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cut into thin slices)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Method
Preparation:
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes. Scrub and wash the sweet potato under running water then cut them into chunks that are no larger than 1-inch.
Pressure Cook:
- Add liquid. Pour about 1 cup of cold water or chicken broth then place the steamer in the inner pot of a 6-quart Instant Pot.
- Add sweet potatoes. Place the sweet potato chunks in the steamer basket and make sure the potatoes are not touching the water!
- Pressure cook. Close the lid and make sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE COOK and set HIGH. Set time to 8 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.When the cooking cycle is done and beeps, quickly release the pressure.
- Mash the sweet potatoes. Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the heat and transfer them to a large bowl. Add unsalted butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup. Use a fork to lightly mash the sweet potatoes to whatever consistency you like. Stir to combine. Adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt or extra spices.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories338kcalCarbohydrates50gProtein4gFat14gSaturated Fat9gCholesterol41mgSodium423mgPotassium776mgFiber7gSugar13gVitamin A32640IUVitamin C5mgCalcium85mgIron1mg