Sweet Potato Comfort Food
This recipe is free of the common eight food allergens: Wheat/Gluten, Eggs, Soy, Milk, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish. It is also free of corn, sugar, and alcohol.
Inherently for our survival, we crave fat, sweet, and salt. Here is a healthy and satisfying way to tame those cravings.
Ingredients
1 extra large or 2 small sweet potatoes
1 medium yellow onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon ginger, finely minced
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Thinly slice the sweet potato and onion. If using a food processor, use the 4mm blade. Toss with oil, ginger, maple syrup and sea salt. Bake in a covered casserole dish for 45 minutes.
Makes 4 side servings or 2 main courses
Ingredients
1 extra large or 2 small sweet potatoes
1 medium yellow onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon ginger, finely minced
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Thinly slice the sweet potato and onion. If using a food processor, use the 4mm blade. Toss with oil, ginger, maple syrup and sea salt. Bake in a covered casserole dish for 45 minutes.
Makes 4 side servings or 2 main courses
Photographs and food styling by Krista J. Essler, LAc, BAE
© Essler Wellness Enterprises 2011
© Essler Wellness Enterprises 2011
