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Have you ever heard of grilled cheese in a sweet potato? Before today, neither had we. But this dairy-free dish will be an absolute game changer for your lunchtime.
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Grilled cheese is traditionally served in bread, but this Romy London recipe uses sweet potato in its place. As well as vegan cheese, the recipe includes a homemade walnut mince.
Health benefits of sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are a highly nutritious root vegetable known for their health benefits. Rich in vitamins, particularly vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, sweet potatoes support eye health and immune function. They also provide significant amounts of vitamin C, manganese, and several B vitamins, which contribute to overall health by maintaining proper bodily functions, including digestion and blood pressure regulation. Sweet potatoes are a good source of dietary fiber, which helps to promote a healthy digestive tract and improve cholesterol levels. Additionally, their antioxidant properties help combat inflammation and protect against chronic diseases. With a low glycemic index, sweet potatoes can also aid in blood sugar regulation, making them a beneficial addition to any diet.
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Sweet potato grilled cheese
Ingredients
For the walnut mince
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 120 g walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp smoked paprika powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- A handful of fresh spinach
- 1 tsp vegan butter
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into ¼-inch slices
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4-5 vegan cheese slices
- Fresh chives to serve
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle pan over a medium-low heat. Pour in the olive oil and fry the chopped walnuts for 5 minutes whilst stirring regularly, then add the tamari, maple, and smoked paprika and remove from the heat after 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and spinach into the skillet and cook until wilted, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Melt the vegan butter in the skillet and arrange the potato sliced in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and flip regularly until the sweet potato slices are tender and golden. This should roughly take 10 minutes.
- Reduce the head and place the vegan cheese onto half of the sweet potato slices. Top with walnut mince and spinach, then drizzle a small amount of water into the hot skillet and immediately cover with a lid. This should help the vegan cheese melt! Once melted, top the loaded potato slices with another sweet potato slice and remove from the skillet.
- Serve the sweet potato grilled cheese sandwiches sprinkled with fresh chives and enjoy them on their own, dipped into ketchup or alongside a hearty bowl of tomato soup!
This recipe was republished with permission from Romy London.
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