[blindweightwatcher] Re: Sweet Potatoes
- From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <blindweightwatcher@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:15:10 -0700
1. Sweet potatoes are not really a potato but they are related to the Morning
Glory family. Interesting, huh?
2. Sweet potatoes are 3 points for a large one.
Instead of dowsing it with brown sugar, spray it with I can't believe its not
butter spray, a little cinamon and some splenda for that really good taste or
do like me, just eat it nooked in the micro for 10 to 12 minutes.
Veronica
----- Original Message -----
From: Jan Bailey
To: blindweightwatcher@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 8:05 PM
Subject: [blindweightwatcher] Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
By Leanne Ely CNC
One of my favorite foods, the lowly sweet potato, has finally been declared a
super food. I knew that, it's time everyone else took notice! And in today's
economy, this low-cost and easy food is making a comeback. You needn't think
Scarlett O'Hara ("I'll never go hungry again!" as she chows down on a raw
sweet potato) to become acquainted with this wonderful tuber.
Sweet potatoes are cheap, easy to prepare, full of fiber and beta-carotene.
These super tubers are an immune system booster and are often recommended to
diabetics due to their low glycemic index-much better than a baked potato!
To drown a sweet potato in a mountain of marshmallows, sticky maple syrup or
a gobs of brown sugar is to bury the truth of their flavor; earthy yet sweet.
Firm yet soft. Sweet potatoes deserve to be eaten without the frou frou.
For lunch sometimes, I'll simply bake a sweet potato and eat it plain, in all
its goodness. It's satisfying, filling and takes no time to prepare (if I
get it in the oven before I get hungry!). I also use leftover sweet potatoes
in stews, soups and have even enhanced my pumpkin pie with leftover sweet
potatoes. Yes, they're that versatile.
One of my favorite recipes is this simple one for sweet potatoes, from my
book Saving Dinner for the Holidays. I prepare this faithfully every
Thanksgiving,
but also prepare it in smaller quantities when I want to serve a savory side
dish. Try it and see what you think! I bet I make you a believer!
Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions
Serves 4
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/2 a medium red onion, sliced thinly
lemon pepper
olive oil
Preheat oven to 425.
Combine all the ingredients in a baking dish. Toss to coat the vegetables
with the olive oil and seasonings, and bake for 35 minutes or so, or until the
taters are fork tender and nicely browned on the top. Enjoy!
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