These are potatoes, but not to be confused with white potatoes. They are not even in the same family. They are both root vegetables, but sweet potatoes offer many things the regular potato does not.
Like we talked about in class, just one cup of this amazing vegetable gives you:
- over 10 vitamins and minerals
- a powerhouse punch of antioxidants (remember those little soldiers that fight against polluted oxygen molecules)
- a good dose of carotenoids (the funny name that sounds like a carrot feeling annoyed - the pigment or color in all yellow, red, or orange fruits and veggies).
Story Time.........
Once there was a girl who loved sweet potatoes (orange, purple, or yellow).
One day she bought a few at the store, took them home, gave them a good wash to get the dirt off, and then cut them in long strips (or circles, or squares, or whatever shape you like).She left the skin on for all that great fiber.
She spread them out on a pan (line it with tin foil if you like easier clean-up) drizzled delicious olive oil (like a light rainy day, not a rain storm) and sprinkled salt and pepper (or whatever other seasonings you like - divide up the pan and try a few flavors on each section).
She turned on her oven to 425 degrees.
She turned on the light to watch the magic happen.
She waited and waited and waited (15-20 minutes).Let them cool, and then dig in.
That night she dreamt of antioxidants, those powerful little soldiers that wait, ready to purify the oxygen we breathe, one molecule at a time.
The End.
Your Turn: How do you like to eat Sweet Potatoes?
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