Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
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1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo, minced (just the chile)
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1/8 teaspoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotles)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or less, to taste)
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1 3/4 teaspoons lime juice
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1/4 lime, zest of
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salt
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fresh ground pepper
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3/4 lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
Instructions
- Simmer sweet potatoes, uncovered, over medium heat until fork tender, about 15 minutes. If foaming occurs, skim off top of water.
- In a bowl combine oil, chile, adobo sauce, cumin, and lime juice and zest.
- Drain sweet potatoes, reserving 3 tablespoons of the cooking water (be careful not to burn yourself).
- Mash sweet potatoes with cooking water. Mix spices in until well incorporated. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.