Why sweet potatoes are good for you and how to cook them correctly

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How to cook sweet potatoes correctly
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If you've been wanting to give up potatoes for a long time, but don't know what to replace them with, then sweet potatoes are definitely the perfect choice for you. This product is very useful, it can even regulate blood sugar levels.

You can eat sweet potatoes in any form, both raw and cooked into many tasty and healthy dishes. The FoodOboz editorial team has prepared several options for you.

Mashed sweet potato soup

Puree soup

Ingredients:

  • Sweet potato – 1-2 pcs.
  • Carrots – 1 pc.
  • Garlic – 2 cloves.
  • Fresh ginger root – 5 g.
  • Leek – 1 pc.
  • Flax seeds – 2 tbsp.
  • Flaxseed oil – 2 tsp.
  • Olive oil – 1-2 tbsp.
  • Salt, pepper – to taste

Method of preparation:

  1. Chop the leek and lightly fry in olive oil.
  2. Peel the sweet potato and carrots, chop them, cover with water, and send them to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Put the cooked sweet potato in a blender, add ginger, flax seeds, garlic, flaxseed oil, season with salt and pepper. Blend everything well.

It is better to serve this puree soup with croutons.

Baked sweet potatoes in the oven

Sweet potato with spices

Ingredients:

  • Sweet potatoes – 2-4 pcs.
  • Salt, pepper – to taste
  • Olive oil – 2-3 tbsp.

Method of preparation:

  1. Wash the sweet potato well and peel it.
  2. Carefully cut into slices, season with salt and pepper, add olive oil, mix well, and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake at 200-220° C for 30 minutes.

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