Sweet Potato Mash with Vanilla Bean
Julie Daniluk, R.H.N. November 14, 2013
SWEET POTATO MASH COMBINES ROOT VEGETABLES WITH FRAGRANT, WARMING SPICES SUCH AS TURMERIC, CINNAMON, AND CORIANDER
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘CULINARY SPICES THAT HEAL‘.
This recipe was formulated by the co-host and chef of Healthy Gourmet, Ezra Title https://www.chezvousdining.ca
(Makes 6 servings.)
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 6 large)
- 4 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 whole vanilla beans
- 1 Tbsp mesquite powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pink rock, or grey sea salt, to taste
1) Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2) Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and place on a sheet tray in the oven for about an hour.
3) Warm maple syrup in a pot. Once warm, scrape vanilla beans into syrup.
4) When sweet potatoes are tender, scoop flesh from their skins into a food processor and add all the spices.
5) Blend until smooth, add vanilla syrup, and season with salt.
Julie Daniluk, R.H.N.
Nutritionist and TV personality, Julie Daniluk is the award-winning, bestselling author of Meals That Heal Inflammation & Slimming Meals That Heal. Her 3rd book, Hot Detox, was on the Canadian Bestseller’s list for 11 weeks in 2017. Julie’s 4th book, Becoming Sugar-Free, was released on September 7, 2021. Julie has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show. She is in her 11th season as a resident expert for The Marilyn Denis Show. Check out more information at www.juliedaniluk.com and connect with her on Facebook & Instagram @juliedaniluk