G-Nut Special Sauce with Sweet Potatoes Recipe


Submitted by nmnicolino

Makes 2 servings


from OCT 2006 VT

Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 1/2 tbs. smooth peanut butter
2 tsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp.)
1 1/2 cups yam
2 tsp. sesame oil
1 medium onion, minced (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup chickpeas , cooked
3 cups kale, chopped
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. turmeric
Directions
  1. 1. 1. To make G-Nut Special Sauce: Combine broth, peanut butter, tomato paste, lemon juice and garlic in small pan, and simmer over low heat 1 to 2 minutes.

  2. 2. Poke holes all over sweet potatoes with fork. Microwave on high 7 to 10 minutes, or until soft; let cool in microwave.

  3. 3. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 4 minutes, or until beginning to brown. Add chickpeas, and sauté 2 minutes more. Stir in spinach, reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.

  4. 4. Scoop sweet potato flesh into bowl, and mash with cumin, lemon juice, salt and turmeric.

  5. 5. Ladle sweet potato mixture into two bowls. Top with chickpea-spinach mixture, and cover with G-Nut Special Sauce. Garnish with peanuts, and serve warm.

Categories

Main Dish, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 395.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
156
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
17.3g
27%
Saturated Fat
3.2g
16%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
548mg
23%
Total Carbohydrates
61.5g
20%
Dietary Fiber
11.5g
46%
Sugars
7.0g
Protein
15.7g
Vitamin A 314% • Vitamin C 234%
Calcium 21% • Iron 28%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A 		  Good points
  • Very low in cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in manganese
  • High in potassium
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
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