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Super Sweet Potatoes
-Family Fun February 2010
Sure, they make a great bast for melted marshmallow, but there's an even better reason to eat sweet potatoes. According to the nonprofit center for Science in the Public Interest, they're one of the most nutritious vegetables around.
In fact, sweet potatoes are a terrific source of vitamins A and C as well as of fiber, potassium, and all those disease fighting phytonutrients found in brightly color fruits and veggies. Best of all their are endless ways to prepare them. Our foolproof faves:
Panfried: Cut a medium-sized sweet potato into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Sauté the strips in a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Then sprinkle them with cinnamon or salt to taste.
Mashed: Simmer 4 peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a partially covered pot until soft, about 15 minutes, then drain. Mash them with 2 tablespoons butter, then stir in 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, a pinch of ground cloves, and salt to taste.
Did You Know?
Your body needs a little added fat, such as a pat of butter or drizzle of oil, to help it absorb vitamin A.
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