Citrus Maple Sweet Potatoes

Citrus Maple Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

- 4 Tbsp butter or margarine (non hydrogenated), cut into pieces
- 2 Tbsp coconut milk (from a well shaken can - choose the light version to save on saturated fat!)
- 1/2 Tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 or 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 large or 3 medium), peeled, quartered lenghtwise, and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
- Ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

-1- In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine butter/margarine, coconut milk, salt, orange juice, and sweet potatoes.
-2- Cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes mash easily, about 30 minutes.
-3- Remove from heat and mash sweet potatoes with potato masher (or with a fork).
-4- Stir in pepper, maple syrup and zest.

Serving suggestions:

Serve immediately! Enjoy! Can be a stand alone dish with a green salad or it can be served with grilled fish.