Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky...
Growing up the only encounter I had with
sweet potatoes was at Thanksgiving dinner. I hesitate to even call them sweet
potatoes though. They were more like sugar coated sugar, with a side of sugar. Seriously!
The recipe was to coat a baking dish in margarine, add diced sweet potatoes, top
with more margarine and a healthy heaping of brown sugar. Bake. And
then? In the end you top the whole thing with a bag of marshmallows and bake again.
Blech! Needless to say, I was never fond of
sweet potatoes.
When I first went paleo I decided to reacquaint myself
with sweet potatoes. They’re a great paleo-friendly carb source. I must confess the thought made me shudder, but I persevered. I tried them simple. Baked. I was so shocked. They're so good!
Now, I love sweet potatoes. They’re a go-to side dish for family dinners. Not only are they
delicious, but they’re good for us and easy to make. The funny thing about
sweet potatoes is they taste amazing all on their own. When it comes to sweet
potato recipes, simple is best.
Now, I bring this to Thanksgiving…
Easy Paleo Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
5 large sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon Organic Saigon Cinnamon Powder
Directions
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Wash the
sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork. Bake on a cookie sheet or straight
on the oven rack for 60 to 75 minutes (45 to 60 for small to medium sweet
potatoes). Check for doneness with a fork.
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and
scoop the insides into a mixing bowl (careful they will be hot!). Discard the peels. Use your hand mixer to blend in the
remaining ingredients and serve!
Paleo, gluten-free, Whole30, vegan
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Easy Paleo Mashed Sweet Potatoes
prep time: 5 mins cook time: 60 mins total time: 65 mins
Easy, delicious Paleo Mashed Sweet Potatoes. We have this on the table every Thanksgiving! It's great for a Sunday dinner too.
ingredients:
- 5 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons organic virgin coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon organic Saigon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon organic ground nutmeg
instructions:
- Preheat your over to 425 degrees.
- Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork.
- Place them on a cookie sheet and bake for 60 to 70 minutes (45 to 60 for small to medium sweet potatoes). Check for doneness with a fork. They should be soft clear through.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let cool just a bit. They will be very hot.
- Scoop the insides of the sweet potatoes into a mixing bowl and discard the peels.
- Use your hand mixer to blend in the remaining ingredients and serve!
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This recipe serves my family of 5 perfectly. I
double it to take to Thanksgiving dinner.
What's your favorite way to have sweet potatoes?
