Sweet Potato Vs Yams

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Sweet Potato Vs Yams

Chet, I did a search and compared the nutritional value

of baked sweet potatos to baked yams and they appear to

be pretty close, except yams have no Vitamin A, which

really surprised me. I'd say the sweet potato is

healthier because of this. -- Darrin

And here's a terrific recipe by Jessica for

Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad

1 large russet potato, peeled and quartered

1 large sweet potato, peeled and quartered

1 cup corn

1 tsp prepared Dijon-style mustard

2 tbs fresh lime juice

3 tbs chopped fresh cilantro

1 clove garlic, minced

3 tbs favorite oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and chopped

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts

Place the Russet potato pieces into a large saucepan, and

cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, turn the heat

down, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the sweet potato

and cook about 15 minutes more. Remove a piece of each

potato, and cut it in half to see if it is cooked enough.

Once the potatoes are tender, add corn kernels; cook

another 30 seconds. Drain through a colander. Fill the

saucepan with cold water, and drop vegetables into water.

Cool for 5 minutes, and drain.

In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, lime juice,

cilantro, and garlic. Slowly whisk in oil. Mix in salt

and black pepper.

Cut cooled potatoes into 1 inch cubes, and add to

dressing along with cucumber, and red onion. Toss well.

Serve at room temperature or chilled. Toss the peanuts in

just before serving.

 

 

 

 

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