Ah, sweet potatoes—the versatile, naturally sweet, and nutrient-packed root! Let’s break it down.
🥔 Sweet Potato Basics
Nutrition Highlights
- High in vitamin A (beta-carotene)
- Good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber
- Naturally sweet but low glycemic, stabilizing blood sugar
Cooking Methods
- Baking (Classic)
- Preheat oven: 400°F (200°C)
- Scrub, prick with fork, wrap in foil (optional)
- Bake 45–60 min until tender
- Boiling / Steaming
- Peel & cube
- Boil: 15–20 min
- Steaming keeps more nutrients
- Roasting (Flavor Bomb)
- Cube, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, spices (cinnamon, paprika, cumin)
- Roast 25–35 min at 425°F (220°C)
- Mashing
- Boil or bake until tender
- Mash with butter, salt, pepper, optional brown sugar or maple syrup
- Frying / Chips
- Slice thinly
- Toss with oil, bake or fry until crispy
Flavor Pairings
- Sweet: brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg
- Savory: garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, chili
- Rich: butter, cream, coconut milk
Fun Ideas
- Sweet potato fries 🍟
- Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows
- Mashed with ginger & garlic as a side
- Roasted cubes in salads or grain bowls
- Sweet potato pie 🥧
If you want, I can give you a killer recipe for roasted sweet potato cubes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside—absolute crowd-pleaser. Do you want that?
