Red Sweet Potato

🍠❤️ Red Sweet Potato

Naturally sweet, vibrantly coloured, and full of goodness — the red-skinned gem your meals have been craving! 🌱🔥

With its deep red or purple skin and golden-orange flesh, the red sweet potato is a nutrient-dense root veggie that adds colour, flavour, and a touch of natural sweetness to any dish. Whether roasted, mashed, baked, or turned into fries, it’s a comforting classic with a nutritious twist! 🧡

🌟 Overview:

• 🎨 Appearance: Reddish or purplish skin with vibrant orange flesh

• 🍬 Flavour: Naturally sweet and earthy with a creamy texture

• 🔥 Cooking Methods: Roast, mash, steam, bake, or turn into chips/fries

• 🌱 Nutrition Highlights:

  • High in beta-carotene (vitamin A)

  • Rich in fibre for digestion

  • Good source of vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants

✅ Why You’ll Love It:

• ✅ Naturally sweet — no added sugar needed 🍯

• ✅ Comfort food with real health benefits 🥗

• ✅ Ideal for kids, meal preps, and healthy desserts 👨‍👩‍👧

• ✅ Adds colour and variety to your plate 🌈

🍽️ Perfect Uses:

• Roasted wedges with paprika 🌶️

• Creamy mashed sweet potato with herbs 🧄🌿

• Sweet potato & black bean tacos 🌮

• Nourishing Buddha bowls or stews 🍲

• Even sweet potato brownies or muffins! 🧁

🔥 Roasted Red Sweet Potato Wedges (Savoury Snack or Side)

Ingredients:

• 2 red sweet potatoes, cut into wedges

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Toss wedges in olive oil and spices.

3. Spread on a tray and roast for 25–30 mins, flipping halfway.

4. Serve with garlic mayo, hummus, or as a side to your mains! 😋

🥣 Red Sweet Potato & Chickpea Curry (Hearty & Vegan)

Ingredients:

• 1 red sweet potato, diced

• 1 can chickpeas, drained

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp curry powder

• 1 can coconut milk

• Fresh coriander to garnish

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in a pan with oil.

2. Add sweet potato and curry powder; stir for 2 minutes.

3. Add chickpeas and coconut milk. Simmer 20–25 mins until tender.

4. Serve with rice and top with coriander 🌿

🍫 Sweet Potato Chocolate Brownies (Guilt-Free Dessert!)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed cooked red sweet potato

• ½ cup nut butter (like almond or peanut)

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: dark choc chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

3. Pour into a lined baking tin and bake for 20–25 mins.

4. Let cool, slice, and enjoy a rich, fudgy treat! 🍫🍠