GERD Friendly Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Turmeric & Garlic
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 lb small sweet potatoes (about 8, each roughly 3–4 inches long)
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the boiling water
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Chef's tipSwap it in for an equal amount of the oil or butter the recipe cooks with - do not add it on top of the existing fat. - 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Ingredient noteBlack pepper can worsen reflux in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~1/8 teaspoon per serving) is likely tolerated by many with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Ingredient noteSmoked paprika is a mild spice with very little heat, and this recipe uses only about 1/8 teaspoon per serving. That is likely fine for most people with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid smoked paprika, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Can be omittedlemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by at least 1 inch, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook until a fork slides through the thickest potato with no resistance, about 20–25 minutes.
- 2
Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the colander for 2–3 minutes until the surface moisture evaporates. Drizzle 1 tbsp of the olive oil onto a large rimmed baking sheet and spread it to coat the surface.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!