Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Moroccan Spices

 

6

medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 lb)

1 1/2

cups Yoplait® Greek Fat Free plain yogurt (from 3 containers, 6 oz each)

1/2

cup unsalted butter, softened

4

tablespoons packed brown sugar

1

teaspoon sea salt

1/2

teaspoon chili powder

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4

teaspoon ground cumin

1/4

teaspoon garlic powder

1/8

teaspoon ground cloves

2

tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

• 1 Place sweet potatoes in 4-quart saucepan. Add water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; boil gently (simmer) about 12 minutes or until tender.
• 2 Drain; return potatoes to pan. Add 1 cup of the Greek yogurt, the butter, 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar, the salt and remaining spices. Mash with potato masher until smooth.
• 3 In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar until smooth.
• 4 Serve potatoes warm, topped with sweetened yogurt and chives.