Best 6 Martha Stewarts Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Martha Stewart's sweet potato recipes are a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, Martha has a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. From classic roasted sweet potatoes to sweet potato fries and even sweet potato pie, her recipes are sure to please everyone at your table.

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MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Don't wait until the holidays to enjoy the honeyed flavor and velvety texture of this colorful root vegetable. Serve mashed sweet potatoes as a side dish to your favorite main dish, and you'll have them perfected by the time the holidays roll around.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1/2 cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Place sweet potatoes in steamer basket and cover; steam until tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return to saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring half-and-half, butter, and brown sugar to a simmer, stirring to combine; remove from heat. Add to drained sweet potatoes, and mash just until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g

BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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Making baked sweet potatoes is an easy, healthy way to add some nutrients to any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center position.
  • Scrub and pat potatoes dry. Pierce potatoes all over with the tines of a fork and bake in oven, directly on rack, until soft and caramelizing, 1 1/2 hours.
  • Slash the tops of potatoes open with the tip of a sharp knife and push ends of each potato toward each other to open. Divide butter, salt, and pepper among potatoes and serve.

SWEET "POTATOES"



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Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with these surprising confections that look like real Sweet "Potatoes."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
4 tablespoons softened cream cheese
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound confectioners' sugar
2 cups walnuts (toasted, cooled, and finely chopped)
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese with vanilla and salt until pale and fluffy. Mix in sugar and walnuts until smooth. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Roll dough (1 tablespoon each) between your hands. Shape into "potatoes." Roll in cinnamon; brush off excess with a pastry brush. To create "eyes," stick in walnut pieces. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

MARTHA STEWART'S SWEET POTATOES



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Categories     Potato

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 stick unsalted butter
4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
2 pinches salt
2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of water until tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain well.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Put the potatoes on a baking sheet in the oven and roast them until they are very tender.
  • Halve the potatoes and mash with a fork.
  • Melt butter with the thyme in a small saucepan. Remove thyme sprigs and reserve.
  • Stir melted butter into the smashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper and nutmeg.
  • Garnish with the thyme sprigs.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Everyone will ask for seconds of this casserole made with mashed sweet potatoes and a marshmallow topping that's a perfect combination of gooey and crunchy. With the help of a little nutmeg for flavor, this casserole is sure to be a new favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups mini marshmallows or chopped regular marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water by 1 inch; salt generously. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, and return to pan. Heat over medium, stirring, until liquid has evaporated and a thin film covers bottom of pan, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat; add milk, butter, and nutmeg. Mash until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Transfer sweet-potato mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. (To make ahead, refrigerate, up to 1 day.)
  • Top casserole with marshmallows; bake until center is warmed through and marshmallows are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g

SWEET POTATO PIE



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This family recipe for sweet potato pie comes courtesy of actor Danny Glover.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

All-purpose flour, for work surface
1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Plum Crumb Pie
2 large sweet potatoes, (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Juice of half a lemon

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll pate brisee into a 15-inch round. With a dry pastry brush, sweep off the excess flour; fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it into the edges. Trim to a 1-inch overhang all around. Crimp edge as desired. Cover with plastic wrap; chill pie shell until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water; place over high heat and bring to a boil. Fit saucepan with a steamer basket, add sweet potatoes, and cover. Steam until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. You may need to add more water as sweet potatoes steam. Let sweet potatoes cool slightly before removing skins by rubbing potatoes with a paper towel.
  • Place sweet potatoes in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until the sweet potatoes are well mashed and any stringy pieces of sweet potato have wrapped themselves around the paddle attachment. Remove paddle attachment, wipe clean, and return to mixer.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add butter, and beat until well combined and cooled slightly. Slowly add sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon juice. Continue beating until well combined.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pie crust. Transfer to oven and bake until center has set, 45 to 50 minutes.

Tips:

  • To select the best sweet potatoes, look for firm, smooth ones that are free of blemishes and bruises.
  • Before cooking, scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Sweet potatoes can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, roasting, microwaving, and steaming.
  • To bake sweet potatoes, prick them with a fork and bake at 400°F for about 1 hour, or until tender.
  • To roast sweet potatoes, toss them with olive oil and salt and pepper, then roast at 425°F for about 30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  • To microwave sweet potatoes, prick them with a fork and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes per potato, or until tender.
  • To steam sweet potatoes, place them in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
  • Sweet potatoes can be enjoyed on their own or used in a variety of dishes, such as soups, stews, salads, and casseroles.
  • When storing sweet potatoes, keep them in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and they are also a good source of antioxidants. Whether you bake them, roast them, microwave them, or steam them, sweet potatoes are a healthy and delicious addition to any meal.

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