Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Ginger-Peach Ketchup

Sweet Potatoes:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, fries, or rounds
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

Ginger-Peach Ketchup

• 1 peach, peeled and mashed
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 2 hours.
2. Heat grill to medium. Grill sweet potatoes until tender, turning once, 7-8 minutes per side. SErve hot or at room temperature.
3. To make Ginger-Peach Ketchup: Combine all ingredients (I used a food processor), and simmer for about 10 minutes and serve.

Superfoods: Sweet Potatoes, Olive Oil

(Recipe found at http://www.countryliving.com/recipefinder/garlicky-sweet-potato-fries-recipe-clv0612)

Sauteed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, about 6 oz. each, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and/or other spices to taste

Directions:
Warm oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced potatoes and cook, turning once, until potatoes are soft to the prongs of a fork. Sprinkle with salt and/or other spices and serve.

Serves 4-6

Superfoods: Sweet Potatoes, Olive Oil

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 sweet potatoes, 6-8 oz. each
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

Directions:

Wrap potatoes in paper towels and cook in microwave 10-15 minutes until soft to the squeeze. Remove the skin and mash. Add cinnamon, pepper, and salt and mix well.

Serves 4-6

Superfoods: Sweet Potatoes

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 sweet potato, about 6 oz.
• 2 pats butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Wrap potato in a paper towel and microwave for 3-5 minutes until somewhat soft to the squeeze. Slice open and serve with butter, salt, and pepper.

Serves 1

Superfoods: Sweet Potatoes

Super Foods

1. Greens - Kale, Collards, and Spinach
2. Sweet Potatoes
3. Fruit - Cantaloupe, Blueberries, Oranges, and Tomatoes
4. Green Vegetables - Broccoli
5. Beans, Lentils
6. Nuts - Almonds, Walnuts
7. Whole Grains - Wheat, Oats, and Barley
8. Seafood - Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, and Sardines
9. Oils - Olive Oil
10. Proteins - Liver and Lean Meats
11. Milk