versatility.
sweet potatoes are one of the most versatile foods i've ever cooked with. they can be baked, roasted, pureed, you name it, you can more than likely do it. also there are so many flavor combinations you can create with a base of a sweet potato. most people just stick to butter and brown sugar, but I absolutely love mashing mine with chili powder, cumin, salsa, black beans, and some guacamole on top. It is so delicious! also, sweet potatoes make a great spread to use on wraps or sandwiches!
sweet potatoes have so many health benefits, its kind of unbelievable. one cup has only 115 calories, and nearly 350% of your daily vitamin A, they are also high in potassium and fiber. needless to say eating a sweet potato a day should be prescribed by all doctors.
taste and texture.
there is something so soothing about something sweet and creamy, and that is exactly the type of feeling that you get when you dig into a delicious sweet potato. it is warm, and comforting.
easy to access and inexpensive.
during the fall, sweet potatoes can get as cheap as 0.20 cents a pound! also, sweet potatoes can be found most all year around, and still relatively cheap for such a nutrient packed food.
quick and simple.
if it's not quick and simple, most people won't bother with it, but sweet potatoes require no hard work, just a quick wash, poke, and microwave and that's it. roasting takes a little longer, but it's so worth it. sweet potatoes can also be taken on the go, or store in tin foil until ready to be eaten, if you have access to a microwave then you're set.
so in the end....there is no denying the fact that sweet potatoes are perfect in every way, and my obsession with them can be well justified through all the points i made above. so if you don't already have a love for them, buy a bag and begin your own personal relationship for the wonderful sweet potato.
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