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