Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Orange Essence

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• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into a large dice (about 8 ounces each)
• 1⁄4 cup buttermilk, warmed slightly
• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 2  teaspoons orange zest
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Directions

1. Steam the potatoes in a large covered pan fitted with a steamer basket until they are tender, about 8 minutes.
2. In a large bowl mash the potatoes with the buttermilk and orange juice.
3. Stir in the zest, salt, and nutmeg. Serve the potatoes topped with the butter, if desired.