Sweet potatoes and peppers are naturally high in vitamin C. Sweet potatoes also offer TONS of vitamin A in the form of beta carotene and have shown to play a significant role in battling inflammation within the body. Here is another interesting tidbit about sweet potatoes and the antioxidants that they naturally provide (from Nutrition Health Articles):

Sweet potatoes have their own built in system to aid healing if the potato has any type of physical damage such as a bruise or cut. These are storage proteins called sporamins that rush to the site of the damage and aid in the healing process. The role of the sporamins doesn’t stop just because we cook the potato and set it on the supper table for consumption. In fact, once we eat the potato, our digestive system benefits from their antioxidant benefits.

Sweet Potato Home Fries

• 2 large sweet potatoes, cooked and cut into 1″ pieces

• 1/4 cup onion, diced

• 1 yellow pepper (or red or orange), sliced and cut into strips

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley

Heat coconut oil in pan over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, and peppers for about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and increase to medium-high heat. Allow to cook several minutes until potatoes are browned and then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan and season with salt, pepper, and top with parsley. Serve immediately or serve chilled – your choice 🙂

Makes 4-5 servings

*Sometimes I toss some kale into the pan as well.

*I also like to eat this over cottage cheese.

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5. Key Lime Corn and Black Bean Salad

6. Green Bean, Tomato, and Mozzarella Pesto Salad

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8. Pickle Salsa

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10. Mediterranean Farro Salad

11. Home Grown Kale and Pumpkin Seed Salad

12. Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Warm Chutney Dressing

13. Cranberry and Orange Quinoa Salad

14. Southwest Ranch Dressing

15. Marinated Mushrooms

16. Fajita Quinoa

17. Caesared Brussel Sprouts

18. Fresh Argentinian Salad

19. The “New Green” Salad

20. Shrimp, Strawberry, and Feta Salad with Balsamic Chia Dressing

21. Garden Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

22. Cool Zucchini, Carrot, and Radish Salad

23. Layered Greek Salad

24. Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad

25. Ginger Dressed Slaw

26. Creamy Balsamic, Blueberry and Basil Spinach Salad

27. Tangy Green Bean Salad

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