Let’s talk sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are the older, soccer-playing, grilled chicken-eating brother of the white potato world. They are supremely healthier than any other form of potato and full of vitamins. Although still high calorie, they are worth throwing into your diet every so often. I have a habit of cutting them in half (or for the huge ones, in thirds), so I get a 100-150 calorie serving of potato. I had a hankering last night for home fries and luckily had half a sweet potato in my house. This recipe is not so bad for you, quite filling, and great with eggs.
I suggest opening the windows when making these. After setting off the fire alarm for the 3rd time, I realized that no bus noises outdoors were worth avoiding for a million firemen in my apartment. I don’t know what it’s like in the suburbs, but NYC fire alarms don’t have a ringing noise. Most of them say “Fire, Fire” in the most calm, British voice ever heard. If my home was on fire, I’d rather not be woken up by Keira Knightly and her frighteningly large teeth.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 a sweet potato (mine was 100 grams), diced into small pieces, 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch squares
- 1 very small, or half of a medium sized onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pam
Heat a pan with Pam until hot. Saute the onions, spraying liberally with Pam until they become translucent, tossing them every so often. Set aside. Throw the potatoes into the pan and cook for about five minutes, tossing often, until soft on the inside and crunchy on the edges. Throw back in the onions and add the paprika, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Toss a few times, plate and serve!
Makes one serving at around 100-125 calories (without the egg).
