suggestions to go with my baked sweet potato??

ninaellis
ninaellis Posts: 60
edited September 19 in Recipes
Hi,
I lovebaked sweet potatoes as they don't need butter!! But what can I have with it???
Some times I have it as part of my main meal but would like suggestions for good things to have with one for lunch.
Obviously cheese & beans are out of the question!!:laugh: And I'm not sure coleslaw would go!!!
Can anyone save me from eating it plain????:flowerforyou:

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  • expressbug
    expressbug Posts: 100
    I like to put cinnamon on mine. You could have soup with it.
  • Cherrystargirl
    Cherrystargirl Posts: 62
    I had roasted sweet potato salad with asparagus at the weekend and just a bit of fat free vinagerette, was LOVELY! Might be worth a try.
  • 9tattoos
    9tattoos Posts: 46 Member
    I like to make fries. Little olive oil, and some seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • singfree
    singfree Posts: 1,591 Member
    I spray aluminum foil with a little olive oil spray, sprikle with dry rosemary/ garlic seasoning and bake. The flavor is wonderful. I normally bake a few at a time for leftovers.

    How about some salsa on top for something different?
  • ninaellis
    ninaellis Posts: 60
    Ooh lots of good idea's! Thank you :flowerforyou:

    Today I tried low fat sour cream & chive on top, which worked pretty well!!

    Thanks for the suggestions x
  • erovey
    erovey Posts: 6
    Maybe try a mango salsa or a sweeter salsa - I think it would go well with the flavor of sweet potatoes.
  • jdelisle
    jdelisle Posts: 1,050 Member
    One of my favorite meals ever is sweet potato & chicken. . . All I do is roast the sweet potatoes, mash em, add a baked chicken breast (cut up), mix it all together... and voila. Yummy low cal tasty meal. Kind of weird though I know, lol.
  • ninaellis
    ninaellis Posts: 60
    One of my favorite meals ever is sweet potato & chicken. . . All I do is roast the sweet potatoes, mash em, add a baked chicken breast (cut up), mix it all together... and voila. Yummy low cal tasty meal. Kind of weird though I know, lol.

    Not weird at all!!! I love it!! & have that for a dinner with a side salad.:happy:
  • heathcox
    heathcox Posts: 22
    I like to put cinnamon on mine. You could have soup with it.

    Me too. It's like dessert! :smile:
  • hammersshells
    hammersshells Posts: 56
    I like to make fries. Little olive oil, and some seasoning, salt and pepper.

    YES!! I cut it into wedges season as above, and bake at 425 for about 30 min. The best ever! Saw this on Racheal Ray the other day, and I am hooked now. :love: Even my DH, who is not dieting was about to dump ketchup on them, and I asked him to taste them first and he LOVED them just as they were. No further seasoning or sauces needed. I am going to the store to buy some more sweet potatoes today! lol.
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    i feel like sour cream would taste good on it...but others may disagree.
  • AlmostHot
    AlmostHot Posts: 312 Member
    I had roasted sweet potato salad with asparagus at the weekend and just a bit of fat free vinagerette, was LOVELY! Might be worth a try.

    OOOO that sounds yummy!:bigsmile:
  • creativefrugalmom
    creativefrugalmom Posts: 267 Member
    I'm thinking shredded chicken with Honey BBQ sauce.

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  • blakgarnet
    blakgarnet Posts: 343
    I think broccoli with a tiny bit of low cal cheese would be great. But then I add broccoli to everything.
  • tamawamara
    tamawamara Posts: 224 Member
    Broccoli with the sweet potato sounds really good.... As does the cinnamon.I love sweet potato fries....I like a nice piece of broiled salmon with mine too,topped with a low sodium teriyaki sauce. One of my absolute faves!Fresh steamed green beans are good with it too!( sweet potatoes or salmon... and .which like someone said also a sweet fruity salsa)Mmmmm...Getting hungry!
  • jgray01
    jgray01 Posts: 1
    Mix it with cinnamon and a some crushed pineapple (the kind that comes in water and not syrup.) It gives it a surprising sweet taste without the guilt of a ton of brown sugar or marshmallows.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    I'm thinking shredded chicken with Honey BBQ sauce.

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    oh my that does sound really really good!
  • lld20
    lld20 Posts: 9
    My hubby makes the sweet potato fries but, he uses nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice. We eat them with lean turkey burgers with veggies or salad.
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I top mine w/ cottage cheese & cinnamon (could use a little sweetener if you like). YUMMY, like a dessert!!

    They're also good cooked in foil on the grill, spritzed with olive oil and then sprinkled w/ seasoned salt. I love doing that with a grilled chicken breast.
  • RosanneAlmasian
    RosanneAlmasian Posts: 1
    Hi, I put salsa on my microwaved sweet potato - the sweet and hot go together nicely
  • Mom_To_5
    Mom_To_5 Posts: 646 Member
    these all sound good.

    i love sweet potato fries, i buy the McCain ones, tried to make them myslef but turned out soggy.

    how long do you bake them for and at what temp? Might have to try it for somethng different
  • creativefrugalmom
    creativefrugalmom Posts: 267 Member
    these all sound good.

    i love sweet potato fries, i buy the McCain ones, tried to make them myslef but turned out soggy.

    how long do you bake them for and at what temp? Might have to try it for somethng different

    You can slice them, coat them in a tiny bit of olive oil and seasoning salt and place them on a baking sheet at about 350 for about 30 min. or so, turning them about half way through. We have fried them before as well and they don't hold the grease like regular potatoes do.

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  • ilike2moveit
    ilike2moveit Posts: 776 Member
    My family is from the south and they put butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans and/or marshmallows on the sweet potatoes and we eat it with ham. That's the only way I can think to eat it, so reading the comments was interesting.
  • Jlynb1109
    Jlynb1109 Posts: 84 Member
    I like to eat my sweet potatoes with laughing cow cheese (good sub for butter). There's only like 35 cals per serving. I like the onion flavor the best.
  • jules1984
    jules1984 Posts: 439 Member
    OMG PEOPLE!! I need to go buy sweet potatoes! Oh score its the farmer's market today. LOL :laugh: :laugh:
  • bdnicholson80
    bdnicholson80 Posts: 8
    I agree with making fries...they are good. I usually bake tilapia with fish fri seasoning...gives it the texture of fried fish but it's baked! I haven't tried that since joining MFP so can't attest to whether it's lo-cal but it is good.
  • SmileyJ23
    SmileyJ23 Posts: 349 Member
    I agree with making fries...they are good. I usually bake tilapia with fish fri seasoning...gives it the texture of fried fish but it's baked! I haven't tried that since joining MFP so can't attest to whether it's lo-cal but it is good.

    I LOVE tilapia with fish fry baked!! I had some the other night and it was sooo good.
  • AwesomeSmiles100
    AwesomeSmiles100 Posts: 27
    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: I'd try some organic brown sugar........1 teaspoon=15 cal!
  • LADAHLIA
    LADAHLIA Posts: 7
    Oh my gosh...Im not up to potatoes yet but try going to Publix or deli or make a fresh salsa and put 2 tbsp on it...its like 70 cals...make it a bit spicey and add a smidge of cinnamon...its deeeelish with the sweet potato, or salad, or over a veggie burger!
  • Slender1
    Slender1 Posts: 185
    Sweet & Spicy Potato Rounds

    2 sweet potatoes
    Creole seasoning (or Old Bay)
    PAM spray

    Pre-heat oven to 400 degree
    Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-1/2" thick rounds
    Place on PAM-covered cookie sheet
    Spray sweet potatoes with PAM
    Sprinkle creole seasoning all over them
    Put in oven for 20 minutes, flipping half-way thru

    Just add "sweet potato" in the MFP food database. These get rave reviews every time I make them!
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