Sweet potatoes are one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables in the world. They can be fried, roasted, boiled, steamed, mashed, baked whole or in a gratin. Wanna cook them for delicious results every time. There are easy recipes to make yummy and healthy sweet potato dishes. 

Reasons Why We Should Eat Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are starchy root vegetables that are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They’re also high in antioxidants that protect your body from free radical damage and chronic disease.

Sweet potatoes contain fiber and antioxidants that promote the growth of good gut bacteria and contribute to a healthy gut.

Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene and anthocyanins, antioxidants that may help prevent vision loss and improve eye health.

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which can be converted to vitamin A and help support your immune system and gut health.

How to Cook Sweet Potatoes

Before cooking, scrub sweet potatoes under cool running water with a vegetable brush. If desired, peel with a vegetable peeler.

• Prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places.
• Place in a baking dish and bake in a 425°F oven until tender all the way to the center, about 1 hour. Cool 5 minutes.
• With a sharp knife, make a cross cut in the middle of potato. Push in and up at each end to open. Season lightly with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon butter each.

How to Make Mashed Sweet Potatoes

• Cut peeled sweet potatoes into cubes.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes. Cover and cook until very soft, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Add butter, salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher.
• How to Microwave Sweet Potatoes

• Prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places.
• Microwave on High until tender all the way to the center, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
• With a sharp knife, make a cross cut in the middle of potato. Push in and up at each end to open. Season lightly with salt and pepper and, if desired, top with plain yogurt.

How to Roast Sweet Potato Wedges

• Cut a large sweet potato into wedges. Toss with a little olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Spread the wedges out on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 450°F until browned and tender, turning once, about 20 minutes total.
• How to Cook Sweet Potatoes on the Stove

• Cube or shred a large sweet potato.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Add sweet potato and cook, stirring, until it starts to brown in spots, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.

Now, you have known about easy recipes to make yummy and healthy sweet potato dishes. 

I hope you enjoy eating sweet potatoes and do not hesitate to share with us your recipes!

You can also choose our Sugar Free Soft-Dried Sweet Potato and Sugar Free Soft-Dried Gingseng Sweet Potato 

Source: Eatingwell, Healthline 

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