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Sweet Spuds March 23, 2010

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Sweet potatoes are one of my new favorite foods. While they aren’t quite as healthy as some greener vegetables, they do have a ton of Vitamin C and they appease my sweet tooth until the weekend. The recipe below takes about 30 minutes to make and it will serve four people.


You will need: 1 large sweet potato (not pictured), 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon Agave Nectar or honey, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and Sea salt for final topping (optional).


Peel and cube your sweet potato. Place the cubes in a 2 quart saucepan.


Cover the potatoes with water. Place potatoes on high heat on your stove top. When the water begins to boil, reduce to medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.


Drain the potatoes and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Add all other ingredients at this time (butter, salt, Agave Nectar or honey, and cinnamon).

Using an electric mixer on medium speed, combine ingredients (60 seconds).


Top with sea salt and serve.