The Diva Gourmet - Divalicious

	mashed sweet potatoes and ginger
Serves 8 Fresh cilantro, for garnish	2 1/2 pounds of peeled sweet potatoes, cut into chunks 1/4 cup butter 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled, grated 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Serves 8 Fresh cilantro, for garnish	Place the sweet potatoes in a pan of cold salted water. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over reduced heat until tender. (about 20 minutes) Drain well. Melt the butter in the pan and add the ginger. Soften for about 5 minutes. Return potatoes to the pan and add the olive oil. Mash and season to taste.