3 Ingredient Sweet Potato Recipes

June 16, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Sweet potatoes are versatile root vegetables that are rich in nutrients and perfect for creating simple yet delicious dishes. In this blog post, we will be sharing three sweet potato recipes that require only three ingredients each. These recipes are perfect for those who are short on time or who want to try something new with their sweet potatoes.

Prep Time and Cook Time

Each of the recipes we will be sharing has a prep time of approximately 10 minutes and a cook time of 30-40 minutes.

Ingredients

For each of the recipes, you will need: Recipe 1: Sweet Potato Fries - 2 medium sweet potatoes - 2 tablespoons olive oil - Salt and pepper to taste Recipe 2: Sweet Potato Mash - 2 medium sweet potatoes - 2 tablespoons butter - ¼ cup milk Recipe 3: Sweet Potato Chips - 2 medium sweet potatoes - 2 tablespoons coconut oil - Salt to taste

Equipment

For these recipes, you will need a baking sheet, a knife, a peeler, and a potato masher (for recipe 2).

Method

Recipe 1: Sweet Potato Fries 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. 2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin fries. 3. Toss the fries with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 4. Spread the fries out on a baking sheet in a single layer. 5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fries are crispy and golden brown. Recipe 2: Sweet Potato Mash 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. 2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks. 3. Place the sweet potato chunks on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, until they are soft and tender. 4. Mash the sweet potatoes with butter and milk until they are smooth. Recipe 3: Sweet Potato Chips 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. 2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin slices. 3. Toss the sweet potato slices with coconut oil and salt. 4. Spread the slices out on a baking sheet in a single layer. 5. Bake for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chips are crispy and golden brown.

Notes

- For recipe 1, you can add other seasonings to the fries, such as garlic powder or paprika, to give them more flavor. - For recipe 2, you can add other ingredients to the sweet potato mash, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, for a sweeter flavor. - For recipe 3, you can use a mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes thinly and evenly.

Nutrition Info

- Recipe 1: Each serving of sweet potato fries (1 medium sweet potato) contains approximately 160 calories, 2 grams of protein, 8 grams of fat, and 21 grams of carbohydrates. - Recipe 2: Each serving of sweet potato mash (1 medium sweet potato) contains approximately 200 calories, 2 grams of protein, 9 grams of fat, and 28 grams of carbohydrates. - Recipe 3: Each serving of sweet potato chips (1 medium sweet potato) contains approximately 170 calories, 1 gram of protein, 7 grams of fat, and 27 grams of carbohydrates.

Recipe Tips

- To make recipe 1 even crispier, you can soak the sweet potato fries in cold water for 30 minutes before baking. - To make recipe 2 even creamier, you can add a splash of cream or sour cream to the sweet potato mash. - To make recipe 3 even more flavorful, you can sprinkle the sweet potato chips with grated Parmesan cheese or onion powder before baking.