Sweet Potato Mash with Vanilla Bean

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘CULINARY SPICES THAT HEAL‘.

This recipe was formulated by the co-host and chef of Healthy Gourmet, Ezra Title https://www.chezvousdining.ca
(Makes 6 servings.)

Ingredients

• 2.2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 6 large)
• 4 Tbsp maple syrup
• 2 whole vanilla beans
• 1 Tbsp mesquite powder
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 1 Tbsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pink rock, or grey sea salt, to taste

1) Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2) Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and place on a sheet tray in the oven for about an hour.

3) Warm maple syrup in a pot. Once warm, scrape vanilla beans into syrup.

4) When sweet potatoes are tender, scoop flesh from their skins into a food processor and add all the spices.

5) Blend until smooth, add vanilla syrup, and season with salt.