sweet potato boats with arugula nuts & goat cheese
Level
Easy
Cooking Time
5 Min
Serves
1
Published January 15, 2024 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC
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Elevate the humble sweet potato by topping with wilted arugula, walnuts and goat cheese. These are super quick to make when you already have pre-cooked sweet potatoes.
These look super fancy but they’re truly not. Simply add greens and a touch of oil to a heated frying pan and wilt. Add nuts and goats cheese to pan and lightly melt. That’s it! Cut each warmed sweet potato in half and top with your wilted greens.
Adjust the recipe for the number of people you are serving. Includes nut free option. Surprisingly high in protein and potassium. So good!
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Key Ingredients & Substitutions:
- Sweet potato- Baked sweet potato serves as the base for this recipe. Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. The insoluble fibre can be fermented by bacteria in the colon to produce beneficial short chain fatty acids and help the microbiome flourish. Sweet potatoes are high in anti-oxidants that help protect your body from free radical damage.
- Arugula -Arugula is a peppery green that is a member of the cruciferous family (think brussels sprouts and cauliflower). It is nutrient dense. Substitute spinach if you don’t have or can’t find arugula.
- Walnuts -Walnuts are rich in anti-oxidants and healthy omega 3 fatty acids. They have been shown to help lower cholesterol levels. Substitute pecans or pumpkin seeds for a nut free option.
- Goat cheese- Goat cheese is a creamy cheese with lower lactose levels than cheese from a cow. Substitute cream cheese, or ricotta cheese. Use vegan goat cheese for dairy free option or simply omit cheese.
How to Store Leftover Sweet Potato Boats
Store leftover sweet potato boats in a glass, airtight container. It should be refrigerated and eaten within 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Do not freeze.
Sweet Potato Boat with Arugula Walnuts & Goat Cheese
Equipment
- 1 Frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 medium pre-cooked sweet potato *see below for my favorite cooking method
- 1 cups arugula or spinach
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans pieces
- 3 tbsp goat cheese
Instructions
- Cut pre-cooked sweet potato in half.
- Over medium heat, add a little oil to your frying pan. Add arugula, and nuts. Stir around with a wooden spoon allowing the greens to wilt.
- Goat cheese can be added to the pan to lightly melt.
- Top sweet potato with arugula, nut, goat cheese mixture.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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