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Smoky Instant Pot Sweet Potato Mash

These smoky mashed sweet potatoes can be made in the Instant Pot in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy this seasonal side dish any time of the year!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Smoked Sweet Potatoes, Smoky Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potato Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 190kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Electic Pressure Cooker
  • Zester
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Potato Masher

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed clean
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar unpacked
  • 4 tbsp butter or half stick
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp MSG (monosodium glutamate)
  • 1 large navel orange
  • 2 tsp orange zest from the same orange
  • 1/2 tsp ground chipotle
  • 3/4 tsp liquid smoke

Instructions

  • Pour the water into the Instant Pot. Place the steam rack inside, then arrange the sweet potatoes on top. Seal the lid and set tp the "Steam" function.
  • Allow the Instant Pot to build pressure and seal. Steam the sweet potatoes inside the skins for 15 minutes. Once the timer goes off, use the quick release function to vent and release pressure.
  • Carefully remove the lid and use tongs to transfer the sweet potatoes to a cutting board. Remove the skins and place the peeled, cooked sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
  • Juice the navel orange to yield 1/4 cup of juice. Stir in the juice plus all remaining ingredients. Use a potato masher to combine to a smooth consistency.
  • Garnish with additional ground chipotle or orange zest, chopped pecans, or cranberries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you prefer a smoother consistency, use an electric mixer to mash and blend instead of a potato masher.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 21486IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg