Sweet Potato Recipes

Sweet potato is, indeed, delicious. Be creative and try some new recipes and different color sweet potatoes.

Creamy Purple Sweet Potato Recipe

Ingredients

1 or 2 purple sweet potatoes (about 10 ounces total), peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts
1/3 cup dairy sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon milk (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, cook potatoes covered in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer on low speed. 2. Beat in sour cream and butter. If necessary, gradually beat in enough milk to make potatoes smooth and fluffy. If necessary, place potato mixture in saucepan; heat through. Just before serving, stir in the pecans, almonds, or walnuts. Nutrition Facts Makes 2 servings

calories 332,
fat (g) 19, saturated Fat (g) 7, cholesterol(mg) 17,
sodium (mg) 106,
carbohydrate (g) 38,
protein (g) 4

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Etta Hornsteiner

Etta Hornsteiner has spent 12 years as an Educator teaching both English and Acting. Her love for fitness led her into bodybuilding competitions and later into a career as a personal trainer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada in English and minors in Sociology and Spanish, a Master’s degree in Education with emphasis in Theatre from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Master's degree in Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching from Maryland University of Integrative Health, and a coaching certificate from Duke Integrative Health. She is certified by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching and the International Coaching Federation. She is the author of the Ten Guiding Lights to Health and Wholeness.