What's your fav way to cook sweet potatoes?

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vallemic
vallemic Posts: 278 Member
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I have 4 medium sweet potatoes I would like to make tonight as a side dish. Any suggestions>
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  • ElPumaMex
    ElPumaMex Posts: 367 Member
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    bump
    (I am interested in this too !)

    I have found recipe threads:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/539267-sweet-potato-and-black-bean-tacos?hl=sweet+potatoes#posts-7554247

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/538067-sweet-potatoes?hl=sweet+potatoes#posts-7538545

    and a related discussion:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/414432-december-2011-sweet-potatoes?hl=sweet+potatoes#posts-5692090
  • christy_frank
    christy_frank Posts: 680 Member
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    Bake them. You can eat them just like a baked potato. Maybe put A LITTLE butter & a LITTLE brown sugar to sweeten.
  • miss_missa07
    miss_missa07 Posts: 170
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    I like to lightly spray them with cooking spray and add a little bit of brown sugar and then bake them. Easy, delicious baked potato fries.
  • tappae
    tappae Posts: 568 Member
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    I like to cut them into fries and either sautee or roast them with just a little bit of olive oil, then very little salt.
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
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    Slice like thick fries
    add about 1 Tblsp olive oil
    1/2 tsp kosher salt
    1/4 tsp ground pepper
    1 - 3 tsp of what spice you prefer (I use a combination of chili powder and cayenne pepper)
    Bake at 400 degrees for 30 -35 minutes
  • emilyhawarah
    emilyhawarah Posts: 34
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    Sweet Potato chips or fries (baked, of course) with a tiny bit of coconut oil and some coarse sea salt.
  • laineyluma
    laineyluma Posts: 358 Member
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    I like making sweet potato fries. I peel them and cut them into "fry" shape and sprinkly with fresh cracked black pepper and drizzle with olive oil (lightly) then bake at 375 for about 15-20 mins then flip them over and keep baking until they are slightly crisp and still tender on the inside :)
  • BigAlfrn
    BigAlfrn Posts: 173 Member
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    i usually just throw one in the microwave for a few minutes until its soft. lol sorry thats the lazy way to do it. then i add a small amout of I cant believe its not butter and maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon then i'm all set.
  • HMD7703
    HMD7703 Posts: 761 Member
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    I wash them and cook them for 2 hours in 350*. The inside moves away from the skin and is soooo smooth! YUM

    A little butter buds and cinnamon = happiness.
  • DoodleDaft
    DoodleDaft Posts: 41
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    I like to peel mine, cut into cubes, roast in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil and then eat with balsamic vinegar.
  • RobynDCrossman
    RobynDCrossman Posts: 252
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    Sweet potato fries are mega easy and delicious.
    I also like to just toss 'em in the oven and let them bake.
    I then peel mine and smash em up with a little bit of butter, splenda, and splenda brown sugar. Sometimes cinnamon and nutmeg, too.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    I like them baked or mashed with a little olive oil and pepper, or chopped and tossed in olive oil, garlic powder and chili powder and roasted or grilled.

    But my favorite is to dice them and saute in olive oil with onion, seasoned with a little sea salt and a lot of black pepper.
  • laineyluma
    laineyluma Posts: 358 Member
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    I also like to cube them and saute (sp?) them with a bit of olive oil and pepper.
  • CannibalisticVegetarian
    CannibalisticVegetarian Posts: 1,255 Member
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    Sounds silly, but I actually boil mines until they are soft, put them into a blender, and puree those bad boys with a pinch of cinnamon and maybe a few spritzes of light spray butter. I guess that just stems from me and my love for the sweet potato Gerber baby food, but it's pretty tasty!
  • cyclerjenn
    cyclerjenn Posts: 835 Member
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    I like my baked with a little butter and cinnamon. My boyfriend likes to put some chili flakes on his for a little heat.
  • jennyph2006
    jennyph2006 Posts: 356 Member
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    bump!! I love sweet potatos too.
  • mandasimba
    mandasimba Posts: 782 Member
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    Another vote for the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg!

    I tried it with plain greek yogurt in the place of butter and it did just fine, gave it a bit of tang with it.
  • miatemple
    miatemple Posts: 11 Member
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    Yes! Baked sweet potato, either with cinnamon and earth balance (butter) OR loaded, with chives, turkey bacon (eating right), fat free sour cream, s&p, low fat cheese - this however, is a full meal for me. Enjoy!
  • mossie1973
    mossie1973 Posts: 1 Member
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    I like to dice the sweet potato, toss lightly in olive oil, sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice (I used a generous amount) to cover. I baked them at 350 for about 25 minutes or until you can get a fork through them....it's heavenly!!
  • mmklinemm
    mmklinemm Posts: 58 Member
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    3 Tbls chopped pecans
    1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, divided in half
    1/4 tsp dark brown sugar
    20 oz total (about 1 1/2 med.) sweet potatoes, peeled, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces, and quartered
    2 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp olive oil, divided use
    1/8 tsp salt
    2 tsp finely chopped shallots (we skip this)

    - Preheat oven to 425deg F. Stir together pecans, 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar. Set aside.
    - Lay out potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and remaining 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice.
    - Roast for 20 minutes or until tender, stiring once halfway through. Transfer to serving bowl. Reduce oven to 350deg F.
    - Spread pecan mixture on same baking sheet. Dry-roast in oven for about 5 minutes, or until they become fragrant.
    - Add pecan mixture and shallots to sweet potatoes. Toss gently. Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Toss again.

    Serves 4 with 1/2 c. per serving. Cal: 193, Total Fat: 7.5g, Sat. Fat: 1.0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 151 mg, Carbs: 30g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 7g, Progein: 3g.

    This turns out sooooo delicious! Taken from an American Heart Association cookbook. We make this every Thanksgiving. I usually mix the pecan mixture with the potatoes and bake them all at the same time. Saves time and tastes just as great.

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