basil-pesto-and-bacon-mashed-sweet-po.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Place sweet potatoes into a saucepan, cover with chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender enough to pierce easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pan; add butter and cover pan.",
        "Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to blot grease.",
        "Process basil and almonds in a food processor until pulverized, about 30 seconds, and slowly drizzle olive oil into the running food processor until thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to basil mixture and pulse several times to combine to make the pesto.",
        "Beat sweet potatoes in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, slowly adding milk, until potatoes are fluffy and smooth. Alternatively, mash sweet potatoes with a fork if you prefer a more chunky texture. Season to taste with more salt; stir in pesto and bacon. Serve immediately."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes",
        "2 cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover",
        "3 tablespoons butter",
        "5 slices uncured bacon, diced",
        "1 cup fresh basil leaves",
        "1/4 cup roasted almonds",
        "3 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste",
        "1 tablespoon lemon juice",
        "salt and ground black pepper to taste",
        "3/4 cup milk"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Basil Pesto and Bacon Mashed Sweet Potatoes",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/229204/basil-pesto-and-bacon-mashed-sweet-po/"
}