Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This recipe takes a bit longer to prepare, but the garlic provides a delicious spin on traditional mashed potatoes.

Serves 5

• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons light sour cream

1. Place potatoes in a slow cooker, adding enough water to cover them. Add salt and cook on low 4 hours or until potatoes are soft.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic in butter for 3 minutes or until garlic is slightly browned, and then stir in milk and sour cream, mixing well.
3. Drain potatoes and return to slow cooker, adding sauce. Mash with a potato masher or with a blender until smooth.

PER SERVING

Calories: 131 | Fat: 3g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 539mg | Fiber: 3g | Carbohydrates: 23g | Sugar: 6g

Boost Your Health with Garlic

In addition to being very tasty, garlic packs a lot of nutrients and is very good for boosting your immune system. If you find yourself coming down with a cold or feeling a bit under the weather for any other reason, try some garlic. You can supplement with garlic capsules but adding it to your food is the easiest method, and it’ll make just about anything taste better.