Irene Pastore Fitness

If you don’t have a wok, you can use a skillet.  I prefer cast iron skillets because they heat up fast, are very sturdy, and cooking time is quicker. Amazon has a wide selection of  Woks and Cast Iron Skillets.

Sweet Potato Leaves are a very good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin A, K, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Phosphorus, B6, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, and a good source of Vitamin E.  The leaves can be used in place of Spinach.

OPEN RECIPE

SWEET POTATO LEAVES, ONIONS AND MUSHROOM STIR FRY

An Open Recipe offers alternative combinations, cooking suggestions, and plenty of variety for experienced cooks who enjoy creative cooking.

Ingredients
Vegetables: Sweet Potato Leaves. Remove stems, and slice leaves.

Additional Vegetables: Onions, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Chile Peppers
Oil: Sesame, Garlic, Olive, Chili Oil
Spice: Fresh Ginger, Pickled Ginger, Fresh Garlic, Tamari
Mushrooms: Sliced Shiitake, Crimini, or White Button
Grains: Brown Rice, Quinoa, Barley
Protein: Tofu, Beans, Tempeh, Nuts, Seeds

Cooking Style Alternatives

• Stir fry the leaves, onions and mushrooms.
• Boil or steam the leaves.
• Raw sliced mushrooms.
• Boil or steamed carrots.
• Raw or Stir Fry Bell Peppers

How To Serve
Serve Sweet Potato Leaves, Onions and Mushrooms over cooked grains.  Adding a protein makes it a main dish.

More recipes from the Tufts University Sustainable Farming website.

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