Moroccan Spiced Sweet-Potato Medley Recipe
Healthy Potato Recipe
A spicy combination of vegetables cooked with bulgur and sweetened with dark raisins.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
1 can (15 to 19 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup dark seedless raisins
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Plain low-fat yogurt (optional)
Directions:
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook, covered, about 8 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, and ground red pepper, and cook 1 minute, stirring.
Add potatoes, tomatoes, bulgur, and 2 1/4 cups water; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir in beans, raisins, and cilantro; heat through. Serve with yogurt if you like. 4 main-dish servings
Per serving: Calories: 525, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 1080mg, Carbohydrates: 109g, Protein: 16g
See also:
Beneficial Byte: Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes: A Dietary Gold Mine
Sweet Potato Spread
Sweet Potato Burrito Spirals
Lighter Sweet-Potato Muffins
Sweet Potato Custard II
Sweet Potato Custard
Mock-Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Praline Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Sweet Potato Kugel
Low Calorie Rosemary-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
