In Salads:
Roast sweet potato cubes and let them cool.
Toss them with spinach or arugula, quinoa, toasted walnuts, and feta cheese. Dress with a lemon vinaigrette.
Stuffed Sweet Potato:
Bake the sweet potato whole until tender.
Open it in half and fill it with ingredients such as:
Sweet: Peanut butter, sliced banana, and a pinch of cinnamon.
Savory: Black beans, corn, avocado and a tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
Included in Desserts:
Its creamy and sweet texture makes it perfect for healthy desserts.
Brownies: Replace some of the flour and sugar with sweet potato puree for moist, nutrient-dense brownies.
Pudding: Blend mashed sweet potato with cocoa powder, maple syrup, and milk for a vitamin A-rich chocolate pudding.
Tips to Maximize Nutrients:
Don’t throw away the skin! The skin is edible and contains a lot of fiber. Just be sure to wash it well with a brush under running water.
Cook it with fat: Adding a little olive, avocado, or coconut oil helps your body better absorb the fat-soluble beta-carotene.
Combine it with spices: Black pepper also improves the absorption of beta-carotene.
Sweet potatoes are a truly extraordinary food. They’re affordable, delicious, and one of the best investments you can make for your health. Try incorporating them into your diet!
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