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Writer's pictureAbby Brown

Boiled Sweet Potatoes - Allergy Free CookBook

Updated: Sep 23

Preparing sweet potatoes by boiling is quicker than baking them. However, they lose some of their flavor and texture. The amount of sugar necessary can be adjusted based on the amount of sweet potatoes used. Sugar substitutes are not recommended, as they do not mix well with sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are typically eaten at holiday meals. However, they're delicious any time of year and can be cooked from home grown sweet potatoes. Fingerling potatoes chop easier than full sized ones. Fresh potatoes take longer to boil than canned ones, so adjust cook time accordingly. Fresh from the garden snacks.


Pre Cook Preparation:

A. Timer set for preparation time set for 10 minutes before you plan to put the food on the stove

B. Stay with meal to stir frequently


Meal Adaptations:

Physical Accommodations:

Frozen or canned vegetables can be used

Sit on a stool while stirring


Visual Accommodations:

Colored chopping boards


Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:

Brown sugar

Butter (lactose)

Pepper

Spices

Sweet potato


Meatless Preparation Avoid:

Butter

Substitute with: ________________


Utensils:

Chopping board

Fork

Knife

Pot holders

Spoon.

Pan: 2 quart sauce pan


Ingredients:


Meat: None


Vegetables:

15 ounces of sweet potatoes (diced or sliced)


Other ingredients:

1/2 cup of brown sugar

1 tablespoon of butter

Dash of salt

Spices, such as pepper, to taste


Preparation time: 10 minutes


Preparation:

1. Wash and slice or dice sweet potatoes.

* Fresh sweet potatoes will require an hour of cooking time.

2. Add to a 3 quart pan:

1/2 cup of brown sugar

1 tablespoon of butter

Dash of salt

Spices, such as pepper, to taste

15 ounces of sweet potatoes (diced or sliced)

Enough water to cover sweet potatoes

3. Cook over medium heat.

4. Stir every 10 minutes, turn heat down 1/3 each time.


Cook Temperature: Medium to low


Cook Time: 30 minutes


Servings: 4 to 5


Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings

Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer

Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources

Freezer safe: 2 to 3 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources


Reheat Instructions:


Microwave: Time and temp may vary.

1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).

2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.

3. Minimum 2 minutes.

Add your microwave time here: _____________.


Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.

1. Place food in frying pan.

2. Add enough water to almost cover food.

3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.

Add your stove time here: _____________.


Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.

1. Place in oven safe pan.

2. Add a little water.

3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.

Add your oven time here: _____________.








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