Sweet potatoes. While there’s nothing sweet about the taste, sweetpotatoes or sweet potatoes (the verdict’s still out on this spelling) are one of the most nutritionally-dense foods around … and they’re incredibly versatile. Add them to anything that does, or even does not, call for a regular potato and you’ll literally be doubling your nutrient intake.
Did you know sweet potatoes actually have grades based on length, cleanliness, shape and even more?!!
U.S. Extra No. 1 consists of sweetpotatoes of similar varietal characteristics which are firm, smooth, fairly clean, fairly well shaped, which are free from freezing injury, internal breakdown, Black Rot, other decay or wet breakdown, and free from damage caused by secondary rootlets, sprouts, cuts, bruises, scars, growth cracks, scurf, Pox (Soil Rot), or other diseases, wireworms, weevils, or other insects, or other means. (See §51.1605.) Length shall be not less than 3 inches or more than 9 inches, maximum weight shall be not more than 18 ounces, maximum diameter shall be not more than 3-1/4 inches. SOURCE: USDA
One of my favorite ways to eat sweet potatoes is simply roasted or cubed and fried in a touch of olive oil, then added to a salad. Yes. It’s that simple. Sprinkle on a few pumpkin seeds, a little salt and pepper and you are set. Literally no recipe needed. So, tonight why don’t you give it a try : )
DISCLAIMER: My recipes are just that, mine. Some are modified versions of dishes we’ve had elsewhere or old-favorites that contained animal proteins that we replaced with plant-based options, while others are a concentrated effort of trial and error. But all are intended to be altered by you and made to suit your tastes. So if you want more garlic or none at all, go for it. You do you ; ) Now for the serious part … periodically this site does offer health, nutrition and exercise information. The information provided is not intended as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice given by a licensed physician or other health-care professional. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, consult your physician and never delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have read on this site. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk.
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-Shauna Gabriel
The Flexitarian Rx 