Sweet Potato Purée with Ginger
2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 inches fresh ginger, half of it sliced into thin slices, the remainder grated
Zest of 1 small orange
1 teaspoon margarine
Pepper
Peel the potatoes and cut into equal size pieces. Place in a pot and cover with water. Add the ginger slices and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through. Drain. Remove the ginger and discard.
Place the sweet potatoes in a food processor fitted with a metal blade with the remaining fresh ginger, orange zest, and margarine. Purée until very smooth. Add pepper to taste.
Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 159
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 5g