Monday, December 20, 2010

My Favorite Sweet Potatoes

4 large sweet potatoes, about 3 lbs.
2 juice oranges
2-inch piece fresh ginger

Scrub potatoes, do not peel.  Place in a pot with enough cold water to cover.  Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium.  Cook for 50 minutes, or until potatoes are very soft.

Meanwhile, grate rind of 1 orange on the file holes of a box grater to yield 1 t grated zest.  Cut oranges in half and squeeze 2/3 cup juice.  Set aside.

Drain potatoes in colander and peel thoroughly under cool running water.  Cut into large chunks and place in bowl of a food processor.

Using a small sharp knife, peel ginger and mince.  You should have almost 1/4 cup.

Add orange zest, juice, and ginger to food processor with potatoes.  Process until very smooth.  Transfer mixture to a saucepan and add kosher salt to taste. 

Do not add pepper, as the ginger provides enough heat.  Reheat gently before serving.

Serves 8.


From the Cookbook:  "Healthy 1-2-3" by Rozanne Gold
A great cookbook!  Fewer ingredients, yummier, not-so-messy kitchen, less expensive!

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