Sweet and Spicy Mashed Potatoes

This recipe of Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes which is sweet, spicy, smooth, velvety, exotic and filling dish that can be served on its own as an appetizer or as a dip for nachos or chips. You can even stuff this nutritious snack in burritos, tacos, or top it over rice for a quick and satisfying meal. Sweet potatoes contain more fiber and nutrients than regular potatoes and are excellent for your digestion. This versatile vegetarian fare is a great addition to your weekly family menu.

To be healthy and slim does not mean you have to turn all-out vegetarian. You may schedule one day of the week for detoxification, such as meatless Monday. Your family can feel recharged and energized and take on the challenges of the week. Make this sweet potato a staple for those healthy days. This is a dish that you won’t easily get tired of as it is full of flavor and textures. It can be an addicting starter with spices like coriander, cilantro, lime, chili, and cumin.

Ideal for the couch potato as it is for the health buff, this spicy mashed sweet potato is a zestier and healthier alternative to French fries or a bucket of friedchicken. You won’t feel guilty even after consuming a whole bowl of it. In fact, you’ll feel more energized and invigorated after devouring the dish because it aids in digestion. Bingeing on this snack could possible help you lose weight.

If you consider the generous amount of spice contained in this dish which helps speed up your metabolism, instead of accumulating fat while you’re sitting around on a lazy weekend, it will help burn up those unwanted calories. These spicy mashed sweet potatoes can be prepared ahead of time, place it in the container, and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week, and you can instantly enjoy a healthy snack anytime.

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
A few grinds of fresh black pepper
1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime) (or substitute lemon juice)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (3- to 4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
Big handful of frozen corn kernels (1/4-1/2 cup
Handful of frozen peas
Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro

1. Wash and peel sweet potatoes and cut into 6 or 8 pieces each. Place them in a microwave safe container with a lid and cook on high (1100 watt microwave oven) for 12-13 minutes. Remove from oven and mash potatoes using a potato masher.

2. Add cumin, coriander, garlic, onion, pepper and lime juice and stir to combine. Now gently stir in beans, chilies, corn and peas. If it seems too thick add a bit of water (up to 1/4-1/3 cup or so should be fine). Return to the microwave oven and cook another 2 minutes, to combine flavors and heat it thoroughly.

3. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve.