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Sweet Potato Mash
Ingredients:
900g sweet potatoes
450g potatoes
3 tablespoons crme fraiche
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Knob of butter
Method
1. Peel the sweet and ordinary potatoes and cut into equal sized chunks-not too small.
2. Place the ordinary potatoes into a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the sweet potatoes, and simmer for a further 15-20 minutes, until all the potatoes are thoroughly tender.
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Hide Ad3. Drain well and then mash together. Stir in the crme fraiche and olive oil. Season well with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
4. Reheat gently and turn into a warmed serving dish topped with a knob of butter.
Tip: sweet potatoes cook much quicker than ordinary potatoes, so make sure you dont overcook them.