The are many reasons why sweet potatoes are rock star tubers. They are versatile, vibrant in color, and pack a serious nutritional punch. Their flexibility is highlighted in this dish, serving as an edible bowl for spicy and flavorful beans. These stuffed spuds could be a great dish at a causal dinner party with a few options of fillings and garnishes to suit your guests taste preferences. Whole roasted sweet potatoes are also a great item to have on hand. They can serve as a blank canvas and are amendable to a multitude of toppings and fillers - especially useful on "clean out the fridge" kind of days.
Read morePotato Party: Part II
I hate to choose favorites when it comes to my veggie babies, but sweet potatoes take the title in the tuber category. They are versatile and adaptable, whether you steam them, mash them, roast them, turn them into chips, fries or patties they know how to make a potato party pop.
Read moreSpring Clean-Up
We have finally emerged from the cold and tumultuous abyss of winter and for some, shedding the extra layer of clothing may reveal some additional lbs that were put on during the past frigid months. Spring is the perfect opportunity to assess your diet, clean-up, and get bathing suit ready. When cleaning up your diet, ideally you want to eliminate as much processed and refined products and foods as possible.
Read moreA Patty with Panache
I am constantly on the hunt for the perfect veggie burger. I've had multiple failed attempts in which the flavors are not right or the patties don't hold up. Through trial and error and my current obsession with sweet potatoes, the quinoa, kale, and sweet potato patty was born. The longer the patties have to chill, the better they hold up to searing. Alternatively, you could bake them, but they will likely dry out a bit. I served the patties in a lettuce wrap with sliced radish and a lemon yogurt sauce. If you want a vegan alternative, use tahini in place of yogurt for a nuttier diary-free sauce.
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