Spicy Honey Sweet Potatoes with Pomegranate

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Nutritional Highlights

Sweet potatoes are packed with health-boosting nutrients, potassium and beta-carotene

The fiber content of this dish helps keep you full after enjoying this fall favorite

Servings: 6-8

Directions

  • Place white potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Season generously with salt.

  • Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until completely tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

  • Mash potatoes to desired consistency and set aside.

  • Meanwhile, prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Place 2 sweet potatoes in microwave and cook on high until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.

  • Repeat with remaining 2 sweet potatoes.

  • When cool enough to handle, split sweet potatoes and scoop flesh into the bowl with the mashed white potatoes.

  • Add butter, half and half, 1/4 cup of honey, and chili sauce of choice, and mash to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving dish.

  • In a small bowl, combine pomegranate seeds, chopped parsley, and remaining honey. Pour desired amount over mash, and serve.

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes, cut into large chunks

4 large sweet potatoes

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup half and half

Chili sauce (Sriracha, Tabasco, or other hot sauce), to taste

1/2 cup honey, divided

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste