FRUIT STUFFED SWEET POTATO

SERVES 4 PORTIONS

FOR THE STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

4 sweet potatoes (1/2 lb. or 225 g each)

1/2 lb. (225 g) pears, cored and chopped

1/2 lb. (225 g) fresh figs, sliced in half

3 oz. (85 g) fresh cranberries (or thawed frozen)

1/2 cup (60 g) walnuts, chopped

FOR THE MAPLE-TAHINI SAUCE

3 tbsp. (45 g) tahini

2 tbsp. (28 ml) maple syrup

1 tbsp. (15 ml) water

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 573kcal
Fat: 15.9g (1.5g S.Fat)
Carbs: 107.1g
Protein: 10.7g
Sugar: 50.3g
Sodium: 127mg

METHOD

To make the stuffed sweet potatoes: Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F. Wrap each sweet potato in aluminium foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Combine the pears, figs, cranberries, and walnuts in a large mixing bowl. Allow the potatoes to cool for 10 minutes before unwrapping them and cutting them in half lengthwise. Divide the fruit filling among the potato halves, mounding it on top. Place them on the baking sheet and return them to the oven for 15 minutes.

To make the maple-tahini sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Drizzle over the tops of the baked sweet potatoes and serve.

RAINBOW FRUIT SMOOTHIE JARS

SERVES 4 JARS

2 cups (200 g) frozen spinach

2 cups (300 g) frozen pineapple

2 cups (300 g) chopped oranges, seeds and peel removed

2 cups (250 g) frozen strawberries

2 tbsp. (18 g) chia seeds

4 cups (950 ml) water, coconut water, or unsweetened non-dairy milk

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 175kcal
Fat: 2.1g (0.6g S.Fat)
Carbs: 38.3g
Protein: 4.2g
Sugar: 26.6g
Sodium: 265mg

METHOD

Distribute the spinach, pineapple, oranges, strawberries, and chia seeds among four 16-oz. (475-ml) jars. Place in the freezer until ready to use in smoothies.

When you're ready to make one, combine one jar's contents with 1 cup (235 ml) of water in a blender and blend until smooth. Depending on your blender, you may need to add more water to help blend; alternatively, thaw the ingredients in the jar for 15 minutes before blending.

Continue with the remaining smoothie jars.

RECIPE NOTES

You can change the fruits in this smoothie to suit your tastes. Try it with bananas instead of pineapple and cherries instead of strawberries, or whatever fruits you prefer!