Simple Sweet Potato Side Dish Recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• pinch salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 orange, peeled and chopped
• 4 Tbsp flaked unsweetened coconut

Directions

1. Put the sweet potato in a large pot with a small amount of water, and rub in some salt. Bring to a boil, covered, and then turn down to simmer and let the sweet potatoes steam until they’re soft.
2. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, orange pieces and coconut, and serve.

Ingredients

• 1/2 eggplant, cubed
• 2-3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• pinch salt
• 2 tsp tahini
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1-2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Put the eggplant and garlic in a large pot with a small amount of water, and rub in some salt. Bring to a boil, covered, and then turn down to simmer and let the eggplant steam until it’s soft.
2. Meanwhile, whisk the tahini and cider vinegar in a small bowl until it thickens. Then stir in the water to smooth the dressing out, adding enough to get the consistency you like. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to taste, and add the fresh parsley.
3. Spoon the eggplant onto a plate and drizzle with the dressing.