{"id":17199,"date":"2019-12-10T07:46:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T12:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/?p=17199"},"modified":"2022-06-29T11:30:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T15:30:02","slug":"eat-the-rainbow-loaded-sweet-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/eat-the-rainbow-loaded-sweet-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat the Rainbow Loaded Sweet Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

I'm always looking for ways to feed my family lots of vegetables while simultaneously saving time. The loaded sweet potatoes recipe came about one weekend when we were having a game night with friends.<\/p>\n

Healthy, Delicious, and Easy!<\/h3>\n

My goal was to serve a meal that is highly nutritious, low in sugar, and easy to make and serve. In addition, I wanted the toppings to be optional so that different food intolerances could be accommodated. Sweet potatoes<\/a> have an excellent nutrient profile, therefore I highly recommend keeping them in your diet.<\/p>\nJump to Recipe<\/a>\n

That night the meal was overshadowed only by the fun fellowship and friendly competition as we enjoyed our game night.<\/p>\n

At my friends' recommendation, I am sharing the recipe with you. Let me also make this pairing suggestion: Eat the Rainbow Loaded Sweet Potatoes<\/em> go great with Rummikub<\/a> and Blockus<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Vegetarian and Vegan Options<\/h4>\n

These rainbow loaded sweet potatoes can be made vegan<\/strong> by leaving off the meat and cheese or using substitutes. The meat mixture has beans, so if I were going to make this vegan, I would add rice to the beans. There are plenty of cheese substitutes on the market. In this way, you could also use this meal for #meatlessMonday.<\/p>\n

Rainbow loaded sweet potatoes are really like eating the rainbow!<\/h4>\n

If you can find a variety of different sweet colored potatoes, your meal presentation will be even more vibrant. I have enjoyed using purple sweet potatoes as well as the traditional orange. Try Murasaki sweet potatoes for a change.\u00a0 Switch it up with Stokes or Okinawan Purple Sweet Potatoes which retain their vibrant purple flesh even after roasting.<\/p>\n

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Time-Saving Tips:<\/h3>\n

Dice the topping vegetables ahead of time and keep them in glass containers<\/a>. You can always set them right on the table or bar and then simply replace the lids on the leftovers. In this way, you'll find it's a perfect meal prep dish.<\/p>\n

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You can use raw onions or try the beet-infused pickled onions that I make in the Thai Taco recipe<\/a>. It's effortless yet elegant, and they keep well in the fridge. Green onions also work for this dish.<\/p>\n

Put your instant pot to work for you<\/h4>\n

I like to prepare the meat and beans in the instant pot<\/a>, then turn on the keep warm setting. My instant pot has earned a spot on my kitchen counter, let me tell you, it's such a time saver. By the way, an upcoming episode of A Healthy Bite Podcast<\/strong> will feature the author of a cookbook for the instant pot. The bonus is that all the recipes are anti-inflammatory. Stay tuned or subscribe to my podcast on iTunes<\/a> or Spotify<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Some additional filler side-dishes could be sprouted grain rice, quinoa, or even tortilla chips. This is a stand-alone meal that needs no additions, however, if you wanted to, you could serve a simple soup<\/a> and salad<\/a> alongside the potato bar. Your friends will be thrilled and appreciate you looking out for their health.<\/p>\n

Use any salsa you like; my favorite for this dish is Trader Joe's Island Salsa<\/strong> with mango, pineapple, and red jalapeno peppers.<\/p>\n

A variety of hot sauces<\/strong> are always appreciated, so gather your favorites. We like Frank's Red Hot, Cholula, Valentinas and Cajun Sunshine!<\/p>\n

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Eat the Rainbow Loaded Sweet Potatoes<\/h2>\n
\"Gluten<\/div>
Gluten Free<\/div><\/div>
\"Sugar<\/div>
Sugar Free<\/div><\/div>
\"Trim<\/div>
Trim Healthy Mama<\/div><\/div><\/span>\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/span>Rebecca Huff<\/span><\/span>\n
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