Sweet potatoes are my favorite complex carb. I eat them because I love carbs, but I'm trying to avoid refined carbohydrates. Sweet potatoes are a great option for many reasons. They're a good source of vitamin C. They are high in antioxidants that can help to reduce your risk of chronic diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease. They provide your body with a slow burning form of energy so they don't spike your blood sugar. They're a good source of fiber, helping you to feel full longer. Plus they're delicious once you've acquired a taste for them. Yes, believe it or not, there are quite a few people I've encountered who turn up their nose at this starchy root vegetable.
I rounded up a handful of sweet potato recipes that prove they're not just a Thanksgiving side dish. Check out the recipes below, and let me know if you try one.
Breakfast Sweet Potato Toast from Eating Bird Food
Chorizo Breakfast Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes from What Great Grandma Ate
Southwest Sweet Potato Hash from PaleOMG
Greek Yogurt BBQ Sweet Potato Salad from Skinny Fitalicious
Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup from The Endless Meal
Crockpot Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili from Cotter Crunch
Maple Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Little Bits Of Real Food
Chipotle Gouda Scalloped Sweet Potatoes from Ambitious Kitchen
Pepperoni Pizza Loaded Sweet Potato Fries from Paleo Running Momma
Sweet Potato Bacon Tots from Real Food with Jessica
Paleo Sweet Potato Gnocchi from Tasty Yummies
Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry from The Defined Dish
Sweet Potato Sliders from Lexi's Clean Kitchen
Sweet Potato Nachos with Shredded Chicken from Rachel's Good Eats
Mini Sweet Potato Pies from Steph Gaudreau
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