Gingered Sweet Potatoes
Gingered Sweet Potatoes
4 organic sweet potatoes, peeled and chunked
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
¾ cup coconut milk beverage
3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste
1 pinch sea salt
½ cup pecans, toasted
Peel and chunk sweet potatoes and cover with salted water to boil. Cook for about 10 minutes or until fork tender. Drain sweet potatoes. In food processor, pulse ginger to mince and then add cooked sweet potatoes, coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, nutmeg and sea salt. Pulse in food processor until desired consistency. Top with toasted pecans to serve.
This recipe will help keep you warm and healthy on these chilly fall days. Sweet potatoes are an easy way to get some really great vitamins and minerals while keeping the waistline in check. Sweet potatoes or yams can be used in this recipe, of course. They are both delicious and nutritious and each carry different nutritional benefits. Either way you are on the right track for a delicious state of well-being!
