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Sweetpotato Toast 2 Ways

Ingredients Sweetpotato Toast with Greek Yogurt

5 Ways SweetPotatoes Can Aid Heart Health 1. Good source of potassium and magnesium, two micronutrients that aid in heart health. 2. Good source of fiber . One medium sweetpotato (with the skin on) offers 4 grams of fiber 3. Promotes healthy intestinal health

• 1 medium NC sweetpotato • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt • 1 teaspoon harissa oil, or to taste Sweetpotato Toast with Soy, Scallions & Cashews • 1 medium NC sweetpotato • 1 tablespoon soy sauce • 3 scallions, cut in half and grilled • cashews, for garnish Directions 1. Slice sweetpotato lengthwise into planks about ¼ inch thick. Note: place in microwave for 10-15 seconds before cutting to make slicing easier. 2. Place in toaster (or toaster oven) on high. Toast twice. If using a toaster oven, toast for about 4 minutes, then flip before toasting again. 3. Allow to slightly cool and top with desired ingredients.

4. No added sugars 5. Full of antioxidants Resources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9925120 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29568082 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26975278 http://www.eurekaselect.com/57967/article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4609785/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23784800 Download complete Educational Tool @ ncsweetpotatoes.com

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