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So, anyone care to post some recipe ideas for them? Other than just baking them plain? I am really only used to eating them on Thanksgiving with the sugar and marshmallows- though really I don't eat but a few bites, just has never been my thing.
But I did buy some over the weekend in hopes of making them for dinner a few nights this week.
So, anyone care to post some recipe ideas for them? Other than just baking them plain? I am really only used to eating them on Thanksgiving with the sugar and marshmallows- though really I don't eat but a few bites, just has never been my thing.But I did buy some over the weekend in hopes of making them for dinner a few nights this week.
I saw in other forums that people add peanut butter on their baked sweet potatoes.
I hope their adding all natural peanut butter. ^^
So, anyone care to post some recipe ideas for them? Other than just baking them plain? I am really only used to eating them on Thanksgiving with the sugar and marshmallows- though really I don't eat but a few bites, just has never been my thing.But I did buy some over the weekend in hopes of making them for dinner a few nights this week.
I saw in other forums that people add peanut butter on their baked sweet potatoes.
I hope their adding all natural peanut butter. ^^
Peanut butter? Hmmm... 
Interesting idea.
I try to keep my peanut butter intake at a minimum...even the natural kind I use. I put about 1 tbsp in my smoothies most mornings so I try not eat much more than that.
I am really only used to eating them on Thanksgiving with the sugar and marshmallows- though really I don't eat but a few bites, just has never been my thing.
Yeah. Yuck. Why do people want to add so much sugar to something already sweet?
I don't think they need anything, but last Thanksgiving I made mashed sweet potatoes by sauteeing some garlic and ginger in butter and mashing it in with the potatoes that were boiled with just a little salt. This was simplified from a recipe I found in which cream was added to the ginger and reduced down then whipped into the potatoes, which I thought was unnecessary. So I just used butter. And maybe it was shallots, not garlic. Besides I don't like that whipped ultra creamy texture. I want my potatoes to have potato texture.
Usually, I cook them by baking slices, or steaming or boiling chunks with just a little salt to mash. And have them either sprinkled with cinnamon or with olive oil and spicy seasoned salt and herbs.
I think I'll try this out after I am finished with the super strict portion of my low-carb diet so that I can incorporate more starches in. Or are sweet potatoes as carbful as white white potatoes? Anyway I don't know if I can make them often as we have a person in the family who is actually allergic to sweet potatoes. Weird thing to be allergic to...
I'm not a fan of processed oils (too many calories, too little nutrition, antioxidants, etc), so I only recommend vegennaise (vegetarian mayonnaise that gives the real stuff a run for its money!) on special occasions, but it tastes amazing on a baked potato with minced garlic and seasoning, and I imagine it'd be great on sweet potatoes as well. I need to come up with a nut sauce for sweet potatoes.... If I do, I'll let you all know... I definitely have something in mind. 
Upon a December,
Welcome to the boards, and I love your quote! Sweet potatoes have a much lower glycemic index than white potatoes. In fact, when I was on the very low carb, low starch candida diet years ago, I remember being allowed to eat sweet potatoes.
i had a pitcher of almond milk with dates blended in lying around.
steamed the potatoes in the stuff, then poured it on them. yummm
how is Raw, Organic Maple Syrup (grade B) generally received here? kind of wanted to put some of that on them
Wow, great idea! I got the stuff over the weekend to make almond milk- just haven't done it yet but I may have to try this tonight!
Oh, and wanted to ask for a little clarification on how you make it. Do you steam the potatoes in the milk instead of water and then poor more milk over it...or just pour it over after steaming?
i had a pitcher of almond milk with dates blended in lying around.
steamed the potatoes in the stuff, then poured it on them. yummm
how is Raw, Organic Maple Syrup (grade B) generally received here? kind of wanted to put some of that on them
Wow, great idea! I got the stuff over the weekend to make almond milk- just haven't done it yet but I may have to try this tonight!
Oh, and wanted to ask for a little clarification on how you make it. Do you steam the potatoes in the milk instead of water and then poor more milk over it...or just pour it over after steaming?
The first two times I steamed the potatoes in water, then poured the almond milk over it - not like cereal or anything mind you...i found that a little went a long way, and it was probably just a few tablespoons.
The third time I actually steamed it in almond milk, but it didn't seem to make any difference.
Do you need to have a steamer to steam stuff? Or is there another way...? (Isn't very knowledgeable on steaming... :c)
Good question, neither am I. I used to have a steamer but think I must have gotten rid of it cuz I can't find it. I think I will just buy a new one because it's probably easier, only around $35 bucks at Wal-Mart!
Do you need to have a steamer to steam stuff? Or is there another way...? (Isn't very knowledgeable on steaming... :c)
Good question, neither am I. I used to have a steamer but think I must have gotten rid of it cuz I can't find it. I think I will just buy a new one because it's probably easier, only around $35 bucks at Wal-Mart!
No. You get a collapsible metal basket that fits inside your pots and pans that you use on the stove. They also make silicone ones that conform to fit pots. That would be easier to clean.
And more recipes and suggestions:
http://www.acne.org/messageboard/safe-eat-...to-t231122.html
Sweet Potato Cookies
1 large sweet potato (bake covered in tin foil in oven/on bbq until soft, discard the skin)
1 medium carrot (peeled and grated)
1 handful of raisins or cranberries
1 piece of finely chopped candied ginger (optional)
sprinkle of salt
1/4 cup soaked flax seeds
1 egg yolk
dash cinnamon
Combine all ingredients and spoon onto non-stick cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until desired consistency is reached. Sometimes I'll take a couple out and eat them soft and bake the rest for a little longer. These make great granola bar replacements and can really hit the spot as an afternoon snack. Great for work days too!
Sweet Potato Cookies
1 large sweet potato (bake covered in tin foil in oven/on bbq until soft, discard the skin)
1 medium carrot (peeled and grated)
1 handful of raisins or cranberries
1 piece of finely chopped candied ginger (optional)
sprinkle of salt
1/4 cup soaked flax seeds
1 egg yolk
dash cinnamon
Combine all ingredients and spoon onto non-stick cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until desired consistency is reached. Sometimes I'll take a couple out and eat them soft and bake the rest for a little longer. These make great granola bar replacements and can really hit the spot as an afternoon snack. Great for work days too!
Oh, that's a good one. You should also post it in one of the gluten free threads.
Also, it might be better as a bar cookie. Just spread in a pan and bake, then cut into squares when it cools a little. I just tried something from a stevia site with oatmeal, apples, peanut butter, etc. no flour. They were supposed to make balls, but they are really lumpy. I think it would be better as a bar. I plan to try that, then post the instructions.
Sweet Potato Cookies
1 large sweet potato (bake covered in tin foil in oven/on bbq until soft, discard the skin)
1 medium carrot (peeled and grated)
1 handful of raisins or cranberries
1 piece of finely chopped candied ginger (optional)
sprinkle of salt
1/4 cup soaked flax seeds
1 egg yolk
dash cinnamon
Combine all ingredients and spoon onto non-stick cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until desired consistency is reached. Sometimes I'll take a couple out and eat them soft and bake the rest for a little longer. These make great granola bar replacements and can really hit the spot as an afternoon snack. Great for work days too!
Oh, that's a good one. You should also post it in one of the gluten free threads.
Also, it might be better as a bar cookie. Just spread in a pan and bake, then cut into squares when it cools a little. I just tried something from a stevia site with oatmeal, apples, peanut butter, etc. no flour. They were supposed to make balls, but they are really lumpy. I think it would be better as a bar. I plan to try that, then post the instructions.
Um... this was good in theory lol
I made it and I really disliked the sweet potato, which I normally like plain.
I would advise someone to try making sweet potato fries by cutting them into rounds and baking until dry with a little salt.
Once I added the potato it just didn't taste good. TBO I didn't bother baking it because it really tasted awful IMO.
Sweet Potato Salad dressing
serves 1
1/2 BBQ'd sweet potato (in skin, cook until the skin is charred for best flavour)
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
pinch of onion or garlic powder
salt to taste
olive oil
large handful of cleaned and chopped romaine lettuce or spring mix or baby spinach
lemon juice (optional)
Peel the sweet potato (I include a little bit of the browned outer flesh of the sweet potato) and top with the onion/garlic powder, salt and mash again so the flavours combine. Scrape mixture into serving bowl containing salad. Add olive oil and/or lemon juice and mix. Enjoy!
Hey i found a great and healthy sweet potato cookie recipe on this website along with other recipes check it out it tastes delicious->
Hey i found a great and healthy sweet potato cookie recipe on this website along with other recipes check it out it tastes delicious->
That sweet potato cookie recipe is posted here in this thread by Meat-pirate just a couple posts before this one.
Is it healthy to bake them? Or does it cook out a lot of the nutritional value? I don't know if I'd like steamed sweet potatoes.
I'm thinking of baking one the night before, putting in the fridge, and reheating in the morning. Am I losing any nutritional value doing it this way?
Is it healthy to bake them? Or does it cook out a lot of the nutritional value? I don't know if I'd like steamed sweet potatoes.
I'm thinking of baking one the night before, putting in the fridge, and reheating in the morning. Am I losing any nutritional value doing it this way?
Not at all. Steaming is far healthier than frying or boiling IMO. I think the best way to preserve the nutrients is to wrap in tin foil and bake in the oven. If you don't like them steamed, let me say that sweet potatoes wrapped in tin foil on the barby is delish! Make extra; the resistant starch of refrigerated potatoes lowers their glycemic index considerably (they are great to have on hand also, I sometimes have half of a sweet potato mixed into salad dressing, the recipe is in this thread).
Thai Red Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles (serves 4)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Thai chili pepper, finely chopped or sprinkle of dried chili flakes
2 teaspoon curry powder or tumeric
A teaspoon ground red pepper
Juice of one lime or half of a lemon
A tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon agave nectar or stevia to taste
1 cup coconut milk
A red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled
Basil, cut into thin strips
In a bowl mix garlic, chili pepper, curry powder and sea salt. Add lime juice, coconut oil and agave nectar. Gradually add coconut milk until curry powder breaks down. The sauce should be a saucy, soup-like consistency. Add onions and bell pepper.
Spiralize the sweet potato to make thin spaghetti noodles.
Pour curry on the sweet potato noodles, gently toss to coat. Garnish with basil.
**I haven't tried this recipe. I plan to make this for a fancy BBQ party coming up so I'll post results when I do. This recipe is intended to be raw, which gives the sweet potato noodles a better consistency. I'm sure you could bake them into chips and use the curry sauce for dipping or you might make a stir-fry out of all of the ingredients as well. IMO the sweetener agave/stevia can be omitted and I'd only use 1/3 cup of coconut milk for a thicker and more flavourful consistency. Just my 0.02$
I think this recipe is from Gone Raw's website