Sweet potato with avocado sauce

Sweet potatoes can be very versatile, and when cooked correctly, they become extremely tasty! That's why we're bringing you sweet potato sticks!

Our potatoes are (im)perfect because they don't meet market standards. Our baskets aim to help our suppliers and bring these magical roots to your home! Today we bring you a recipe for sweet potato sticks with creamy avocado sauce. You can read and watch the video to see how to prepare this recipe!

And why are they considered superfoods? Sweet potatoes have a number of health benefits that set them apart from other starchy vegetables. This superfood is a great source of antioxidants. These substances are important for neutralizing free radicals that lead to cognitive decline and memory loss. When digested, antioxidants are transformed into vitamin A, which plays a crucial role in improving night vision, maintaining healthy cell growth, and regulating immune system functions.

In fact, a baked sweet potato contains more than the recommended daily dose of vitamin A, along with a good amount of vitamins C and B6. You can read more about the superpowers of our sweet potato, the history of its cultivation, and its supply to Equal Food here .

Sweet potato sticks!

Did you receive our sweet potato in your Equal Food basket and don't know what to do with it? There are many ways to use it: you can bake it, fry it, turn it into a puree, make a dessert, bread, or cake! But today we have a delicious suggestion: Sweet Potato Sticks with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a healthy and delicious option.

This recipe is great as a side dish, or to share with friends as a snack! Besides using sweet potatoes, you can also use our avocados to add a creamier touch to your meals.

Let's go! This is our recipe for Sweet Potato Sticks in partnership with @anasofia_rosado:

• 1 large sweet potato or 3 small ones
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• Spices to choose from

For the avocado sauce:

• 1/2 avocado
• 1 handful of cashews (soaked)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 bunch of parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Soak the cashews in hot water for 20 minutes. Discard the water and set aside. Cut the potatoes into sticks, season with olive oil, salt, and spices. Coat well and bake in the oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes.

For the sauce, add the cashews, avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Blend everything with an immersion blender until very creamy (you can add a little water if needed).

Serve the sweet potato sticks with the green sauce and enjoy! Et voilà, you have a delicious and crispy snack! Bon appétit!