OT -- Qwik Recipe for Sweet Potatoes

[Guest guest]

Sweet potatoes and yams are in abundance in North American groceries

at this time of year. Here is one of my favorite ways of preparing

them:

Slice circular sections perpendicular to the long dimension, about

1/4-inch. Heat several tablespoons of olive oil on a large flat

skillet or pancake pan and place the potato slices in the oil over

medium-to-low heat. Fry LIGHTLY to a golden brown, and I MEAN

GOLDEN! Turn the slices over to brown the other side, and salt the

cooked side lightly. Drain on paper towels IF YOU MUST, but heck,

the olive oil is so good for us all . . .

YUM!

Steve

Incidentally:

http://www.sweetpotatosweets.com/nutrition.html

Nutritional Information

The Nutrition Action Health Letter rated 58 vegetables by adding up

the percentages of USRDA for six nutrients (Vitamins A and C, folate,

iron, copper, and calcium), plus fiber. Sweet Potatoes topped the

list with a whopping 582 points; its nearest competitor, a raw carrot

came in at 434.

One cup of cooked Sweet Potatoes provides 30 mg (50,000 IU) of beta

carotene (Vitamin A). It would take 23 cups of broccoli to provide

the same amount.

Sweet Potatoes have four times the US Recommended Daily Allowance

(USRDA) for beta carotene when eaten with the skin on.

Sweet Potatoes are a great source of vitamin E, and they are

virtually fat free, which makes them a real Vitamin E standout. Most

Vitamin E rich foods, such as vegetable oils, nuts and avocados,

contain a hefty dose of fat. Just two thirds of a cup of Sweet

Potatoes provides 100% of the USRDA for Vitamin E, without the

unwanted fat.

Sweet Potatoes provide many other essential nutrients including

Vitamin B6, potassium and iron.

Sweet Potatoes are a good source of dietary fiber which helps to

promote a healthy digestive tract. Sweet Potatoes have more fiber

than oatmeal.

Sweet Potatoes are virtually fat free, cholesterol free and very low

in sodium. A medium Sweet Potato has just 118 calories

NUTRIENTS IN A SWEET POTATO (based on a medium baked sweet potato)

Calories-117kcal

Carbohydrate-28 g

Protein- 2 g

Fat-0.1 g

Dietary Fiber-3 g

Calcium-32 mg

Iron-.05 mg

Magnesium-23mg

Manganese -0.6mg

Potassium -397mg

Vitamin C - 28 mg

Vitamin A -24877 IU

Vitamin E -0.3 mg_ATE

>--Steve