Middle South
January, 2001
Regional Report
Recipes
Garlic Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes may just be my favorite vegetable, and I like them lots of different ways. For a change of pace from sweetened recipes, try making them savory with garlic and ginger.
Ingredients
1 large sweet potato
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger
vegetable or chicken boullion
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped parsley
Preparation
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into half-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil, and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until tender, stirring often. Add 2 cloves chopped garlic and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger. Cook another 2 minutes or so. Mix 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken boullion with 1 teaspoon cornstarch and pour it into the pan. Add 1/2 cup chopped parsley, and you have a side dish that has it all - flavor, beauty, and loads of good nutrition.
Serves 2
Web Finds
Southern Birds and Butterflies
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