RECIPE
Sweet Potato and Spinach Bowl
Serves 4
Breakfast
About this recipe:
This breakfast bowl is packed with nutrients and ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 ½ tbsp minced garlic
- 6 cups spinach
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 ½ tbsp sesame seeds
Add a protein :
Consider adding a fried egg or black beans for a little extra protein.
Instructions:
- Wash sweet potato and prick skin with a fork several times. Place on a damp paper towel and microwave on high 5 to 8 minutes, or until soft and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until glistening. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 1 minute more.
- Remove sweet potato from skins (making sure it is cool to the touch) and add to a bowl. Mash well with a fork.
- Top sweet potato with spinach, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and salt and pepper to taste.
| Calories | 318 |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 33g |
| Sugar | 6g |
| Fat | 18g |
| Sodium | 98mg |
| Fiber | 7g |
| Net carbs | 26g |
| Added sugar | 0g |
| Saturated fat | 4g |
| Protein | 10g |