Note: this piece first appeared as the December 2005 ClarkWellness.net Recipe of the Month.
Serves 4
If you’re tired of sweet potatoes served with sugar, marshmallows, brown sugar, and more sugar, you will love this simple preparation that allows the vegetable’s natural sweetness to shine through. This flexible recipe is perfect for winter and a great way to express your creativity in the kitchen. Choose any citrus-herb combo you like, such as lemon-parsley, orange-mint, lime-cilantro, lemon-thyme, etc.
2 large or 4 small sweet potatoes
extra-virgin olive oil or organic, unsalted butter (optional)
sea salt to taste
1/4 cup citrus juice (orange, lime, lemon, etc.)
1/2 bunch fresh herbs, chopped (about 1 cup chopped leaves)
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Scrub sweet potatoes and bake, unpeeled, until tender, about 50 minutes.
When potatoes are done, cut a slit in each, season with sea salt, dot with olive oil or butter (if using), sprinkle with citrus juice, and shower with herbs. Serve immediately.
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Sweet Potatoes with Citrus and Herbs
