Caribbean Sweet Potato and Bean Stew

This "Caribbean Sweet Potato & Bean Stew" is a vitamin packed stew that combines sweet and spicy flavors for an extraordinary taste.  

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 ½ ounces) vegetable broth
1 small onion, sliced
2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Sea Salt and pepper to taste
⅓ cup slivered almonds
Hot pepper sauce, optional

Directions

Combine sweet potatoes, green and black beans, broth, onion, jerk seasoning, thyme, salt and cinnamon in slow cooker.

Cover; cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. 

Spread almonds in single layer on baking sheet. 

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.

Season to taste with sea salt and pepper. 

Sprinkle with almonds. 

Serve with hot pepper sauce, if desired.

Apple Butter Sweet Potatoes

Deliciously spiced sweet potatoes are grilled or baked with apple butter for a perfect mouth watering blend.

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, sliced and diced

1 cup apple butter

2 Tablespoons brown sugar to taste or Splenda brown sugar

1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions 

Grill

Preheat an outdoor grill medium heat.

Microwave potatoes 8 minutes.

In a bowl, toss the sweet potatoes and apple butter and sugar mix well.

Divide the mixture into 4 portions, places each on a large piece of aluminum foil.

Top each with an equal amount of butter.

Tightly seal foil around each portion.

Place foil packets on the grill, and cook 15-20 minutes, turning every 5 to 10 minutes, until potatoes.

Oven

Preheat an outdoor grill 350.

Place foil packets on a baking sheet.

Bake 20-30 minutes until potatoes.

Apple Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Deliciously spiced sweet potatoes are grilled with apples for a perfect mouth watering blend. Grill and Oven directions.

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, sliced and diced

1 apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced and diced

Ground cinnamon to taste

Brown sugar to taste or Splenda

1/2 cup butter

Directions

Grill

Preheat an outdoor grill medium heat. 

In a bowl, toss the sweet potato and apple slices and dice with the cinnamon and sugar.

Divide the mixture into 4 portions, places each on a large piece of aluminum foil.

Top each with an equal amount of butter.

Tightly seal foil around each portion.

Place foil packets on the grill, and cook 40 minutes.

Turning every 5 to 10 minutes, until potatoes and apples are tender.

Oven

Preheat an oven 350 degrees F. 

In a bowl, toss the sweet potato and apple slices and dice with the cinnamon and sugar.

Divide the mixture into 4 portions, places each on a large piece of aluminum foil.

Top each with an equal amount of butter.

Tightly seal foil around each portion.

Place foil packets on the grill, and cook 40-50 minutes.

Bake until potatoes and apples are tender.

Best Baked Sweet Potato Fries

The "Best Baked Sweet Potato Fries" are Yummy! Easy to make & cheaper than buying sweet potato fries at the store.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper
1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
2 large (about 1 1/2 pounds) sweet potatoes

DIRECTIONS

Prepare the sweet potatoes: In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, sea salt, and pepper. 

Set aside.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 

Peel potatoes, cut each in half lengthwise, and cut each half into 6 wedges. 

In a large bowl, combine the cut potatoes, oil, and spice mixture. 

Toss until potatoes are evenly coated.

Bake the fries: 

On a baking sheet, arrange potatoes in a single layer and place on the middle shelf of the oven. 

Bake at 425 degrees F 10 minutes then lower temp. to 400 degrees F.

Bake until edges are crisp and potatoes are cooked through -- about 15 minutes. 

Serve immediately.

Garden Fairy Sweet Sweet Potato Soup

Easy to make and taste absolutely delicious, plus the black beans and orange sweet potatoes look great together for Halloween.

Ingredients

3 large sweet potatoes; diced

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon clove powder

1 medium red onion; finely chopped

1 Tablespoon fresh garlic; minced

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 can (15 oz.) black beans; rinsed

3 cups Pacific Vegetable Broth

2 Tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter

1 (8 oz.) container sour cream

Fresh cilantro; chopped

1 (8 oz.) container sour cream.

Directions

In a large skillet add butter and onion.

Sweat the onions on medium heat for 5-7 minutes and add to crock pot.

Add the rest of the ingredients and stir.

Cover with lid and cook on LOW 6-8 hours.

Mash some of the potatoes against the side of the crock pot.

Stir until blended.

Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.