SWEET POTATOES

SWEET POTATOES

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

I like my sweet potatoes plain.  I like the taste and texture of mashed sweet potatoes.  The fancy, candied, marshmallowed concoctions have five times the calories and too sweet. 

4 sweet potatoes

maple syrup to taste, optional

buttery spread, optional

Place the sweet potatoes on a plate and zap in a microwave for 3 minutes.  Turn and repeat until a sharp knife slides easily through the potato. 

Cool, peel, mash, and serve.