Vitamin A is a nutrient important for growth, immunity, and vision. Vitamin A has antioxidant properties, which can help protect our cells from damage and lower our risk of some cancers and heart disease. Since our bodies cannot make vitamin A, we need to get it from our food. Foods like carrots, cantaloupe, and … Read More
Tag: sweet potato
Sweet Potato and Apples
Our normal eating habits might be a little off this time of year. Try making this sweet potato and apple recipe to make sure you are still eating your fruits and vegetables! Makes 6 servings | Serving size: 1/2 cup Ingredients Non-stick cooking spray 1 (16-ounce) can sweet potatoes (may use 3 fresh sweet … Read More
Sweet Potato & Kale Recipes
Kale & White Bean Soup Serves 4 INGREDIENTS -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -1 large yellow onion, diced -4 stalks celery, diced -2 large carrots, chopped -6 cloves garlic, chopped -8 cups water -2 (15 ounce) cans white beans (cannelloni), drained -Juice and zest of 1 lemon -2 bunches fresh kale, ribs and stems … Read More
Beets
Beets are tasty and colorful vegetable that can be found in season during the fall in North Carolina. This root vegetable has a sweet taste and contains fiber. Check out these four recipes to include beets in your diet this fall. Chicken Quesadillas with Beet & Green Apple Salsa Makes 4 servings/Serving size: 1 quesadilla … Read More
Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash Ingredients: 2 cups sweet potato, chopped2 tbsp olive oil1 cup fresh cranberries (can substitute dried cranberries)½ tsp cinnamon2 tbsp nut butter2 tbsp honey Directions: Wash sweet potatoes and cube. Heat olive oil in sauce pan. Sauté sweet potatoes for 15 minutes. Add cranberries, sprinkle in cinnamon and continue sautéing until sweet potatoes are … Read More
Colorful Potato Salad
Ingredients Non-stick cooking spray 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 large baking potato, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup vinegar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray. Put … Read More
Build a Healthy Snack Mix
Makes 3 servings Ingredients 1 cup whole grain (whole wheat cereal squares, oat cereal O’s, or popcorn) 1/2 cup fruit (any dried fruit, such as cranberries, apricots, and bananas) 1/2 cup vegetable (any dried vegetable, such as edamame, dried green beans, and dried sweet potatoes) 2 tablespoons dairy (try yogurt-covered dried fruit or grated cheese) … Read More
Tasty Tots
Makes 6 servings Serving Size: 6 tots Ingredients 5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded 2 1/2 cups canned low-sodium garbanzo beans (chickpeas) with liquid 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon ground … Read More
Sweet Potato Recipes
Oven Fries Makes 6 servings Serving Size: 10 fries Ingredients Non-stick cooking spray 4 medium baking potatoes or sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons oil seasonings (optional)* *Try one or several of these seasonings: salt, pepper, seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika Directions Preheat oven to 475°F. Lightly spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking … Read More
Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients: 1 sweet potato, unpeeled and washed 1 teaspoon oil optional spices (see below) Optional Spices: For additional seasoning and variety, you could add cinnamon and sugar garlic powder paprika curry powder cayenne pepper Italian seasoning your favorite non-salt seasoning Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Cut potato into fry-like strips: First cut … Read More