sweet potato recipe

[*Becky*]

Does anyone have any ideas for a meal with sweet potato? I would love to do something different than put it with fish fingers. DS loved it when he was little and we have loads at the mo.
Thanks
bx

[anna*]

Sweet potato wedges (cut into big 'chips', tiny bit of olive oil, little bit of herbs if that won't put him off, hot oven for 30 mins)?

Sweet potato mash?

Baked sweet potatoes? (I do these for all of us, then would just scoop out the middle for Stan and let a little dab of butter melt onto it).

[malenka]

I have a recipe for sweet potato and mandarin oranges if you'd like, but it is quite sweet.

[squeakersmum]

Sweet Potato and lentil curry is yummy - DS loves it...and so do I!!

[*Becky*]

thanks a lot everyone. Malenka and Squeakers mum - can I get the recipes?
x

[clazzat]

I have one for chicken and sweet potato casserole - will be back to post it later.

[anna*]

yum to the curry... would love to see the recipe too.

[squeakersmum]

Ok - it's a bit 'chuck about that much in' but here goes.

This makes enough for DS for a meal 'fresh' and then several in the freezer as it freezes really well and is a good stand by dinner for him.

1 x large sweet potato - peeled and chopped into cubes
1 x large carrot - peeled and chopped into cubes
Couple of handfuls of orange lentils
2 tsps curry powder
Either one 'baby' vegetable stock cube or about 1/4 of adult vegetable stock cube
olive oil
water

Add the lentils to a small amount of olive oil in a saucepan - heat and 'swirl' until the lentils are coated - then add the chopped veg.  Top up with water until the vegetables are only just submerged.  Bring to the boil and add stock cube and curry powder.

Simmer until the vegetables are as tender/cooked as you would like.

I have found that cooking it like this means that there is just enough liquid left for it to be moist enough for DS - the carrots still have bite but the sweet potatoes are more mushy so easy for him to spoon himself.

If me and DH were eating it too I would use less liquid and bake it in the oven in a covered casserole instead of on top of the hob so it had more form and we would have it with rice whereas DS tends to eat it on its own - it is very mild too so we would add more spices for us as well!

Oh, and I generally add a few frozen peas (I just pour boiling water over them in a cup and swirl them around before draining them) to DSs when I serve it to get a few more veg into him.

[*Becky*]

lovely - thanks!

[clazzat]

Chicken and sweet potato casserole:
2 boneless chicken thighs, skin removed (I often use leftover chicken from a roast)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small onion, very finely chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1in cubes
6 floz chicken stock
1/4 tsp dried thyme

Heat the oil in a saucepan and, when sizzling, add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Chop the chicken into small pieces, then add to the pan.  Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally, then add the sweet potatoes, stock and thyme.  Stir well, bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender. 

[malenka]

Ok, here's the recipe for "Sweet Potato à l'orange". It's a staple at all of our family dinners... Christmas, Easter, etc.

4 lbs sweet potatoes
10 oz can of mandarin oranges

Bake (or microwave) potatoes until soft. Let cool and then peel. Slice into rounds and arrange in a baking dish. Drain oranges and arrange over potatoes.

Sauce:

2/3 cup sugar (this can be reduced if you find the dish too sweet)
3 tbsp corn starch (I've used flour when I didn't have any on hand)
1 tsp salt
2 cups orange juice
3 tbsp butter

Combine sugar, corn starch and salt. Stir in juice. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until thick and clear (this can be done on the stove or in the microwave). Add butter and stir until melted. Pour sauce over potatoes. Cover and heat until bubbly, about 20-30 minutes at 375 F. Serves 10-12

[momtonb&ab]

for other simple recipes you can make a grilled cheese sandwhich and spread sweet potato inside with the cheese - delicious because it adds a sweeter taste and the kids LOVE it.

also we make mac 'n cheese (homemade) and in the cheese sauce add pureed sweet potato.  yummy yummy!