Sweet potatoes can be very versatile and when cooked correctly they are extremely tasty! That's why we bring you sweet potato sticks!
Our potatoes are (im)perfect, because they don't meet the market's 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 of how to make 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 converted into vitamin A, which plays a crucial role in improving night vision, maintaining healthy cell growth and regulating immune system functions.
In fact, one baked sweet potato contains more than your recommended daily dose of vitamin A, along with a good amount of vitamins C and B6.
You can read more about our sweet potato’s superpowers, its farming history and its supply to Equal Food here .
The 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 several ways to use it: you can bake it, fry it, turn it into mashed potatoes, make it into jam, make it into bread or make it into cake! But today we have a delicious suggestion for you: Sweet Potato Sticks with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a healthy and delicious option.
This recipe is great to accompany your meals, or to share with your friends as a snack! In addition to using sweet potatoes, you can use our avocados and give a creamier touch to your meals.
Let's go!
This is our recipe for Sweet Potato Sticks in partnership with @anasofia_rosado:
Ingredients:
- 1 large or 3 small sweet potato
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Spices of your choice
For the avocado sauce:
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 handful of cashews (soaked)
- 1 garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 bunch of parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation method:
- 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. Wrap well and place in the oven on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cook at 200° 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 a hand blender until creamy (you can add a little water if necessary).
- Serve the sweet potato sticks with the green sauce and enjoy!