Almost every time I bite into a perfectly prepared Japanese Sweet potato I think to myself 'this is too good to be true' How can a potato taste like blueberry waffles drenched in maple syrup?
I am not kidding.
And I do not fuss over these things at all! I stick them in the oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees over an hour until they are extremely soft.
They taste the absolute best strait out of the fridge or at room temperature. I prefer them cooled off because I can pick up on its subtle flavors and mouth feel better. Sometimes I'll squeeze a lemon wedge over a chilled one and it tastes better than cheese cake. When I am in the mood for dessert and they are still warm I will blend or mash the sweet potatoes with a splash of almond milk, vanilla and coco powder, top with whatever else (chocolate chips, almonds, granola) and savor!!Not only are these tubers absolutely delicious they are power packed with health benefits! High in vitamin A, C, and manganese. They are a great source of copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium and iron. They improve blood sugar regulation and some studies have discovered their antibacterial and anti fungal properties. Sweet potatoes are loaded with antioxidant levels like anthocyanin which is the pigment that make their skin a brilliant purple pink color. They have more antioxidant levels than blueberries, 150% more!
Antioxidants help ward of cardiovascular disease and cancer. How nice to find out that something so incredibly creamy rich and tasty is so amazing for us!!!
Japanese/Oriental sweet potato are a purple on the outside and white on the inside and are sold at most co-ops. Sadly the Winona doesn't carry them currently but Lacrosse co-p does.
And yes I eat sweet potatoes in bed while watching youtube. On a made bed of course.
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