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Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese and vitamin B6.
Did you know?
A lot of people call sweet potatoes yams, but they are actually completely different foods!
Characteristics
  • Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that are very sweet and starchy.
  • Sweet potatoes can have orange or purple flesh. When you choose sweet potatoes, make sure they do not have cracks or bruises.
  • 1 cup of baked sweet potato contains:
    • 214% of your daily recommended value of vitamin A to support healthy vision.
    • 52% of your daily recommended value of vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system.
Prepare

Wash and scrub sweet potatoes before eating. The skin is edible and is a great source of fiber. You can peel the skin before preparing sweet potatoes if you prefer.

Try sweet potatoes:

  • Cut into wedges and baked to make healthy sweet potato fries
  • Microwaved or baked whole like a baked potato
  • Boiled and mashed with herbs and spices
  • Cubed and roasted with other vegetables
Store
  • Store for up to 4 weeks in a cool, dark location. Do not refrigerate, as it will make sweet potatoes bitter.
  • Cooked sweet potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Cooked sweet potatoes can be frozen for up to 1 year.
How to cut potatoes and sweet potatoes into wedges
How to cut potatoes and sweet potatoes into wedges
How to dice potatoes and sweet potatoes
How to dice potatoes and sweet potatoes

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