Come on, it couldn’t get any easier, but sometimes in life, we forgot IDEAS for dinner! And healthy ones, may I add. Sweet potatoes are filled with lots of nutrients and are inexpensive. Have them on hand and use them yearly! Some benefits of this powerhouse are:
- Rich in Iron
- High in vitamin B6
- Also contains vitamins C, D and E! (C&E play in part of disease prevention)
- High in fiber (because our bodies need to pooh! There I said it!)
- Contains magnesium which helps with relaxation and anti-stress mineral
- Contains potassium
- AND beauty moms, these nutrients contribute to a glowing complexion and shiny hair!
Make this side for the kids, pssshhh, give yourself this wonderful gift!
Super easy and in charge, let’s begin!
Ingredients:
- 4 sweet potatoes: scrubbed
- 1 Tbs. Earth Balance Butter Spread
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (add as much or as little as you like.)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Prick potatoes with a fork and place onto oven rack.
3. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until they are soft
4. Let cool until you can touch them
5. Remove skin and discard.
6. Place potato flesh into a bowl and add butter and cinnamon. Mix.
7. Serve warm.
Go a step further and add raisins or nuts! (Pecans are my favorite!)