We're harvesting sweet potatoes right now. It seems that however much we loved a food before, we love it even more once we start growing it ourselves! We've been eating our sweet potatoes all the time & they're oh so yummy! Besides that, they're rich in beta-carotene & antioxidants making them great for your skin, eyes, & all around good health.
One of our favorite ways to enjoy them is as sweet potato fries (also known as yam fries). Here's how to do it:
SWEET POTATO FRIES
Sweet Potatoes
Oil
Salt
Chop sweet potatoes & toss lightly with oil & salt to taste. Bake at 350 until they start to brown.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AIOLI
1/4 - 1/2 c Sun-dried tomatoes, softened
1/3 c Mayonaise (we used Vegenaise)
Salt
Dried garlic or garlic powder
Water or oil (optional)
Soften sun-dried tomatoes & chop into chunks. Combine with mayonnaise, salt & garlic & mix with a small hand blender. Add water or oil if necessary to change the consistency.
VARIATION:
Sweet potato fries also make an awesome topping on a salad - use your choice of Heirloom Lettuce, Petite Power Salad, and/or Micro Greens topped with Sweet Potato Fries and other veggies of your choice (tomatoes, avocado, etc.) It tastes great with a variation of the Sun-dried Tomato Aioli made into a dressing - just add some water or oil to get it to the consistency of your choice & more seasonings as needed.
