Do you enjoy a good sweet potato? I do and I often steam a batch of 4 or 5 them at one time in my Instant Pot to eat throughout the week. I eat the sweet potatoes as needed- sometimes plain or with toppings or adding sweet potato to a variety of recipes.
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| Roasted sweet potato in the oven or air fryer |
Why It’s Worth Eating Sweet PotatoesÂ
Sweet potatoes are delicious, satisfying, and provide a wide range of health benefits including much needed fiber, Â protective antioxidants, and a good supply of valuable vitamins and minerals.
Let’s take a closer look at the nutritional benefits:Â
1. Nutrient Powerhouse: Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins A, C, and B6, essential for immune function, skin health, and overall well-being.
2. High in Fiber: With a good dose of fiber, sweet potatoes help promote digestive health and may help keep you feeling full longer.
3. Antioxidant-Rich: They boast protective antioxidants such as beta-carotene, which studies show may reduce the risk of some chronic diseases.
4. Versatile and Flavorful: Sweet potatoes can be used in a variety of dishes, such as chili, soup, salads, or casseroles, making them a kitchen staple.
 7 creative ideas using uncooked or cooked sweet potatoes in your menus.Â
 ( Links to the recipes are in blue)
| Add leftover cooked sweet potatoes to salads |
| Air fryer makes delicious sweet potato fries |
One of my favorite simple lunches is a loaded sweet potato:Â
How to Make a Loaded Sweet Potato With Sauce
- Â Bake a sweet potato, split it open, scoop out a little and fill generously with colorful healthy toppings such as: Â black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Scatter a few ingredients around the sweet potato such as extra avocado slices, walnut halves, a lime wedge, or a small bowl of spicy salsa.
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| Sweet Potato, Apple, Â and Pecan Casserole |
There are so many ways to use sweet potatoes whether you’re aiming for a hearty side dish or a satisfying lunch. These recipes will show you just how versatile and enjoyable sweet potatoes can be.Â
MY NOTES:
1. The loaded sweet potato photo is AI generated as well as the sweet potato casserole photo . … image generated by author through AI generation using ..Deep AIÂ
