Sweet potatoes are a nutrient powerhouse filled with vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber. It is considered one of the healthiest vegetables you could eat. Additionally, vitamin A has been linked to its efficacy in decreasing emphysema amongst smokers. Read the research below:
Health benefits of sweet potatoes
Recipe:
makes 4 potatoes
4 sweet potatoes
2 cups red, seedless grapes
1 teaspoon grape-seed oil (or another high heat oil)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons honey + additional for drizzling
pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Poke holes in sweet potato with a fork, then wrap each tightly in aluminum foil. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until potatoes and tender to the touch. Unwrap foil and cut a slit down the middle of each sweet potato. Let sit until cool enough to handle.
2. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Lay grapes on a nonstick baking sheet and drizzle with grapeseed oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until grapes begin to burst. Remove from the oven and let cool.
3. Once sweet potatoes are somewhat cool, gently remove contents of potato while keeping the skin intact. Add the sweet potato to a large bowl, then mash with 3 ounces of goat cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper and honey. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired, then scoop mashed mixture into the potato skins. At this point you can re-warm the potatoes (if you let them cool completely) in the oven, then top with remaining goat cheese. Add grapes on top and serve with additional drizzled honey.
