In case you missed it, every month we’re picking a staple ingredient that’s both delicious and nutritious and teach you how to incorporate it into your diet in a realistic, sustainable, tasty way! This month we’re zeroing in on sweet potatoes. Not just for thanksgiving, my dudes! This tuberous root vegetable (although for nutrition purposes we should consider it a starch) is packed with slow-burning carbohydrates, vitamins C, D, B6, and tons of beneficial vitamins and minerals. The rich orange color of sweet potatoes indicates that they are jam packed full of beta-carotene which is a precursor to Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a natural immunity booster! I think we can all agree that’s a plus in a season such as this. Last, but not least, they are wonderfully versatile and, when stored correctly, can stay good for weeks or even months.
For a full recap, check out our first sweet potato recipe here.
This sweet potato recipe is hearty, satisfying and comes together in less than an hour. This meal is perfect for pleasing a picky family, prepping on a Sunday for the week ahead or delivering to a friend or family member in need of some home-cooked love & care. Feel free to customize as you, your fridge and your taste buds see fit.
(Adapted from The Real Food RDs)
Serving size: ¼ of pan | Number of servings: 4
Nutrition facts per serving: Calories – 394 | Fat – 16g | Carbs – 40g | Protein – 26g
Prep time: 25m | Cook time: 20m