Do you always reach for the same foods because they're familiar? You know how they taste, how to cook them, and they're comfortable. Would you consider eating a familiar food prepared in a new way?
How about raw sweet potatoes? Grate peeled, raw sweet potatoes on the coarse side of a box grater. Make a dressing of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey and grated fresh ginger. Mix the grated potatoes with the dressing and add chopped walnuts. You will be amazed at how delicious it is. It looks like carrots, the sweet lemony ginger dressing is perfect, and the nuts add great crunch. It's full of vitamins and fiber, and it's filling, refreshing and delicious.
It will take you five minutes (well maybe ten minutes because the potatoes do require a bit of effort to grate) but the result is worth it. This also would make a magnificent potluck dish. In fact, why not make it and see if your guests can guess what the vegetable is. It's perfect for summer picnics.
Food that tastes great and is good for you can be very easy to prepare. Just think outside of the box.
Cooking is easier than you think and you and your family are worth the time and effort it takes.
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2 comments:
This sounds delicious! My kids love your sweet potato salad. I can't wait to make this. I've never had raw sweet potatoes.
Thanks!
Here are the proportions: 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes. Peel and coarsely grate. Three inch piece fresh ginger. Peel and grate very fine. (Be certain to catch all of the juice for the dressing.)
4 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup walnuts. Yields 4 1/2 cups.
Cook and Enjoy!
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