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Ingredients

  • 4 Sweet potatoes
  • 5 Fresh basil leaves
  • 1tbsp Olive oil

Method

  • STEP 1

    Scrub and peel 3 - 4 sweet potatoes and cut into even-sized chunks. Place in a saucepan and cover with boiling water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes, until tender.

  • STEP 2

    Drain the potatoes and place in a blender. Add the basil leaves and puree to the desired consistency, adding a little olive oil to thin if necessary.

  • STEP 3

    *Delicious mashed rather than pureed, especially as a topping for cottage pie.

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