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Curried Sweet Potatoes with Green Peas

Serve this with the menu on page 194 or with Fruited Bulgur Salad (page 48) and some sliced bell peppers.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

3 large sweet potatoes
2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
One 14- to 16-ounce can low-sodium diced tomatoes
1 to 2 teaspoons good-quality curry powder, or to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bake or microwave the sweet potatoes in their skins until done but still firm. When cool enough to handle, peel, and cut into large dice.

    Step 2

    Combine the peas and tomatoes in a large saucepan or stir-fry pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

    Step 3

    Stir in the sweet potatoes and curry. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stir in the cilantro, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    Calories: 116

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 0g

    Step 6

    Protein: 4g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrate: 25g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 9

    Sodium: 13mg

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