I sure do love avocado. So I’m always thinking of ways to use avocado in my recipes. They taste delicious and have so many benefits its hard to overlook them. Plus being a southern gal I naturally love sweet potato. So combining them both makes perfect sense, right? Yes, totally! This Avocado & Roasted Sweet Potato Cup recipe is AH-MAZINg and kind like a party in your mouth. Enjoy!
Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients:
- 2 avocados
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 tomato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 sprigs of thyme
- 1 tbsp minced shallot
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tbsp Sherry Vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, optional
Directions:
1. Heat over to 425F. Peel and dice 1 medium sweet potato, place in a bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil and 2-3 sprigs thyme.
2. Roast until potato is tender, about 12-15 minutes.
3. In a bowl whisk: 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar, 1 tsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp minced shallot, and 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Toss warm potato with vinaigrette. Dice 1 tomato and set aside. Halve 2 avocados and scoop out about one-third of the insides of each half around the pit. Dice scooped insides and set aside.
5. Fill each half with sweet potato, diced tomato and diced avocado and top with fresh parsley.
*Recipe adapted from Prevention Magazine.
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P.S. If you’re not confined by the photos to try this recipe, check out these 5 benefits of avocado (according to Healthiest Food):
1. Avocado Skin Benefits
The monounsaturated fats in avocado are also beneficial for improving your skin tone and appearance. They are vital for maintaining good moisture levels in the epidermal layer of your skin that make it look and feel soft and healthy.
2. Avocado for Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease reaching epidemic proportions and there are believed to be a significant number of undiagnosed sufferers. If the rate of new cases continues it will put a huge strain on the medical system and our ability to treat people with the disease.
3. Benefits of Avocado for and Pregnant Women
Avocado is a particularly important food for women who are pregnant, and those trying to be, due to its high concentrations of folate (also known as folic acid). This B vitamin is needed to prevent birth defects like spina bifida and doctors advise women to get high amounts of folate both before and during pregnancy.
4. Avocado Benefits for Weight Loss
Many people would be surprised that a food high in fat and calories like avocado would be recommended for weight loss. However, research has shown that avocado’s monounsaturated fatty acids are much more likely to be used as slow burning energy than stored as body fat. This steady energy and the feeling of satiety or satisfied fullness that you get from eating an avocado is one of the reasons they are so good at reducing hunger and appetite.
5. Avocados for Blood Pressure
Many people don’t get enough of the mineral potassium in their diet. This deficiency can lead to high blood pressure, which is in turn a significant risk factor for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Avocados are particularly rich in potassium, even higher than bananas, and a good food to eat for normal blood pressure and a lower risk of kidney failure and heart disease.
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