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Carolina Sunshine

Created exclusively for NC SweetPotato Commission by Cortez Seafood & Cocktail - Raleigh, NC

Recipe

Servings 4
Calories 331 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Beauregard sweetpotatoes or any variety grown in North Carolina
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 3 oranges juiced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 handful fresh oyster mushrooms brushed clean
  • 1 handful fresh spinach

Instructions
 

  • Peel and quarter the sweetpotatoes and place in a large pot along with the garlic and salt.
  • Add water to cover sweetpotatoes and place the pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer the sweetpotatoes until they are fork tender. ( approx 20 mins)
  • Remove from heat. Do not drain the sweetpotatoes. Let them cool in their cooking liquid. Purée the potatoes and their liquid along with ginger and orange juice in a blender or food processor. Alternately, use a hand blender to puree the mixture in the pot.
  • Strain through fine woven colander.
  • Gently reheat the soup in the pot over medium-low heat.
  • While the soup is reheating, place a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the pan is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute until lightly browned.
  • Just before they are done, add the spinach and saute the greens until they are just wilted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Salt if needed
  • Divide the mushroom and spinach mixture between four bowls.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Carolina Sunshine
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
331
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
738
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
1167
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
 
71
g
24
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
40324
IU
806
%
Vitamin C
 
62
mg
75
%
Calcium
 
138
mg
14
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
60
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 738mgPotassium: 1167mgFiber: 11gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 40324IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 60g