Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Have you started planning your Thanksgiving feast? Here are two delicious (plus healthy… score!) sweet potato recipes that would be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner this year. Pair these side dishes with the turkey and it’s sure to be a hit with the whole fam. Change up the usually potato dishes this year and try something new! Just remember barre stars… the healthier the side dish the more pumpkin pie … this is what we call balance. ;)
Whipped Yams
Serves 6
2 medium sized yam, chopped (skin on)
2-3 tablespoon coconut oil
Sea salt to taste
Scrub and wash yams; chop into medium size pieces. Place yams in a pot and cover with water. Bring to boil on high heat, once boiling reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until soft not mushy. Remove yams from water; add coconut oil and salt and mash yams with a fork or potato masher. For a smoother texture, peel yams before you boil.
Root Vegetable Medley
Serves 6
1 medium sweet potato, chopped
1 medium potato, chopped
1 medium beet, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
½ onion, chopped
2 parsnips, chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
1 Tsp rosemary
Salt and pepper
Heat oven to 400 degree F. No need to peel the skins off the root vegetables, just scrub clean. Cut root vegetables into medium sized pieces (the smaller you chop the vegetables the quicker it will cook) Place root vegetables on a non-stick baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with herbs and spices for flavor. Cook vegetables in oven for 40-50 minutes until soft.