Sweet Potatoes: A Super Southern Staple
Part of the morning glory family of plants, sweet potatoes are a nutritious root vegetable that can be used in a wide range of dishes besides the familiar Thanksgiving side dish. Plus, the greens are also edible, either raw or cooked.
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Sweet potatoes are considered a superfood thanks to their great health benefits. They are fat-free, low sodium, high in fiber and packed with vitamins A, B, and C, potassium, manganese and copper. Eating sweet potatoes can help improve your eye health, support a healthy immune system, enhance muscle strength and even reduce anxiety and stress levels. Sweet potatoes are richer in complex carbohydrates than most root vegetables, and the skin of this root vegetable has three times the amount of nutrients compared to the flesh. Try them in place of a baked potato, as a tasty swap for French fries, or as a filling for wonton ravioli. Get to know this super root vegetable with these recipes.
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Sweet Potato Ravioli
Kale and Sweet Potato Empanadas
Coffee-Cured Duck and Sweet Potato Waffles
Sweet Potato Soup & Peanut Pesto
Sweet Potato Hash
Seminole Pumpkin
Seminole Pumpkin can be used in soups, stews, pies and even mixed with leftover risotto for a light dinner entree.
The Perfect Pear
Locally grown sand pears are available during the late summer and fall in Northeast Florida.
