Liberty Market has huge organic sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes are enjoyed worldwide; these tasty tubers are loaded with vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, blood sugar-regulating nutrients, anti-inflammatory properties and more!
One of the most interesting properties of the sweet potato is its ability to help regulate blood sugars. Research shows that extracts from the sweet potato can increase blood levels of adiponectin in persons with type 2 diabetes. Adiponectin is a protein hormone produced by fat cells, and is an important factor in insulin metabolism. People with poorly regulated insulin metabolism and insulin insensitivity tend to have lower levels of adiponectin; people with more efficient insulin metabolism tend to have higher levels of adiponectin.
When buying, choose firm sweet potatoes with no cracks, bruises or soft spots; avoid any sweet potatoes stored in the refrigerated section of the produce department, as prolonged cold temperatures can have a negative impact on flavor (Liberty Market never stores their sweet potatoes in the cooler). Sweet potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place where they will stay fresh for up to ten days. Keep them out of the refrigerator! Your kitchen cupboard will do just fine, or you can keep them in a brown paper bag in a cool spot.
The following recipe calls for just a few ingredients but the resultant sweet potato cakes are big on flavor. You can add a little sour cream on the side when serving (or not).
Sweet potato cakes
- 2# sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A little flour to stick it all together
Saute the onion and garlic in a little of the butter until tender and beginning to brown. Add to the yams with the rest of the ingredients. Drop into hot oil/butter by spoonfuls and flatten down with the back of a spoon. Fry until slightly browned on each side, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
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