So Many Ways to Serve Up Sweet Potatoes!
February 3, 2021
So Many Ways to Serve Up Sweet Potatoes!
Oh how I swoon over the spectacular sumptuous superfood the sweet potato! (How's that for alliteration??) I have a LOVE LOVE relationship with these colorful tubers. And for good reason, they never let me down!
I love the sweet potato because of their riches when it comes to nutritional value. They are an abundant source of beta-carotene which transforms to Vitamin A in our bodies. This improves our vision and helps us fight off infections. These beauties are chock full of fiber which helps us feel fuller longer so it supports weight management. This also promotes good digestion. These charmers are loaded with a variety of vitamins and antioxidants. As a result they prevent inflammation and they are effective in the fight against cancer and heart disease. The sweeties contribute to a healthy gut, they heal ulcers, enhance memory and even boost fertility! Need I say more? We all need more sweet potatoes in our life!
The good news is the sweet potato is so versatile! It can be roasted, baked, pureed, spiralized, toasted, and mashed. They are great swappers! What do I mean by that? At Nourish & Charm we are continually trying to find healthy substitutes for less healthy ingredients. I use sweet potatos as a natural thickener for sauces, gravies, and sweet or savory treats. So much better then the white stuff! Try mySweet Potato Maple Glaze. In this recipe I serve it over pork, but you could serve it over fish, chicken or a pile of vegetables. If you have a sweet tooth, you might like mySweet PotatoChocolateFrosting. Just four ingredients, you can use it to frost your cakes, cupcakes, or serve it as a fruit dip. For my recipes that use pureed sweet potato, I use canned Farmer's Market Sweet Potato Puree. I buy it by the case!
These special taters are good roasted, so for a gorgeous side dish try my Colorful Herb Roasted Root Vegetable Strips. Did you know sweet potatos are also a great ingredient to bake with? To try them in a baked good you need to make mySweet Potato Pecan Muffins.
You will love all of these recipes, but my favorite sweet potato recipe is myVeggie Goat Cheese Tart with Sweet Potato Crust. I get so much positive feedback on this recipe. It is a fan favorite! I say serve this tart up for Super Bowl Sunday!
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