I love, love sweet potatoes, and every single time I cook them feels like a delicious new adventure! On one particular afternoon, looking for comfort in the kitchen, I decided to lightly fry up a few sweet potato slices and pair them with a fresh mountain of steamed vegetables.

It turned out to be an absolute game-changer. Thanks to the high fiber content of the sweet potatoes, it is a deeply filling and satisfying meal. Plus, that quick fry gives the potatoes the perfect, crispy crunch that completely hits the spot.  Try it nuh!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 – 2 medium sweet potatoes.
• 5 ounces of pumpkin.
• ½ of a cabbage.
• A few stalks of scallion/green onions.
• Sufficient oil for frying.
• Seasonings to taste:
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
• Salt to taste.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Peel and slice sweet potato to your likeness (not too thin).
• Wash and slice pumpkin and cabbage.
• Wash and slice scallion/green onions.
• Place a frying pan on the stove over medium heat.
• Add oil.
• Fry potato slices.
• Cook vegetables to preferred firmness.
• Serve and Enjoy!

Notes:  

If you want to skip the oil, you can easily bake these sweet potatoes instead! They turn out just as delicious and keep that wonderful, naturally sweet flavour. 

Here are some other fiber-rich recipes you can try:

• Green Plantain Porridge Delight!
• DIY Oat milk Recipe Goodness!
• Oven-baked Chickpeas – A  healthy Snack!

Ingredient Spotlight!

~ Sweet Potato~

Sweet potato is a highly nutritious food with a very impressive nutrient profile.  As per its name, it’s a starch, sweet root vegetable with a high fiber content.  As such, it will keep you full over a longer period.  Other nutrients of sweet potato include its high antioxidant and anthocyanin properties, which protect the body from free radicals. 

Additionally, research has shown that anthocyanins are beneficial for eye health.  Sweet potato is also a good source of vitamin C, B5 (Pantothenic acid), manganese, and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) as well as copper and potassium. 

See, not only is it nutritious, but it is also a beneficial source of major vitamins and minerals.