
Irio (Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe with Peas and Corn)
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A hearty Kenyan dish of mashed sweet potatoes mixed with corn, peas, and aromatic spices like paprika. This colorful, satisfying side combines creamy and crisp textures and complements a variety of main dishes with its natural sweetness and subtle heat.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 3- 2-3 pound (900 g - 1.3 kls) sweet potatoes (sub with regular potatoes(see notes))
- 2-3 Tablespoons (28.4 g - 42.6 g) butter or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) minced garlic
- ¼ cup (40 g) diced onions
- ½ or more cup (87.5 g) blanched corn
- ½ or more cup (87.5 g) blanched peas
- ½ teaspoon (1.05 g) paprika
- 1 tablespoon (3.8 g) parsley
- ½ teaspoon (6.5 g) hot sauce (chili or cayenne pepper optional)
- Salt to taste
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 545mg
- Total sugar
- 19g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1465mg
- Calcium
- 146mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 545MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
