Candied sweet potato recipe Health benefits of sweet potato Health benefits of sesame seeds

1. CANDIED SWEET POTATO
C l a i r e A l c o b e r
INGREDIENTS
Sweet potato
Sesame Seeds
Vegetable Oil
Sugar
Chocolate Chips
Honey
Sweet Candied Potato is a perfect
snack.
It is made of chunks of fried sweet potato
coated in hot brown
syrup and sprinkled with sesame seeds
and chocolate chips then honey. They are
sweet and super crunchy on the
outside and fluffy on the inside.
Sweet potatoes are sweet, starchy root
vegetables that are grown worldwide
They come in a variety of sizes and colors
including orange, white, and purple
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals,
antioxidants, and fiber.

2. PROCEDURE
1.Peel 2 pieces sweet potato
2.Rinse it in cold water and dry
3.Slice it into chunks that look like smooth-edged triangles
4.Put 5 cups of vegetable oil into frying pan and heat it up.
5.Fry over medium high heat for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
1. In a thick bottomed pan, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil spread the oil by moving the pan
around.
2. Sprinkle ¼ cup of white sugar on over the oil evenly.
3. Heat it up over medium heat for a couple of minutes.
4. When the sugar starts melting, lower the heat and simmer about 7-8 minutes more,
until the sugar turns into a golden-brownish syrup.
MAKING THE COATING SYRUP
PUT IT TOGETHER
1. Lay it out a non-stick sheet or parchment paper.
2. Add the fried sweet potato to the syrup in the pan. Gently mix to coat the potato
chunks in the syrup.
3. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and chocolate chips.
4. Transfer the sweet potato to the parchment sheet. Make sure to leave a gap
between each piece so that they won’t stick to each other.
5. When the coating cools down and become solid, transfer to a serving bowl and add
honey syrup on top.
Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds
It may help reduce heart disease risk factors.
A good source of protein, which is a necessary building block for the body.
High in magnesium,which may help lower blood pressure.
Rich in nutrients vital to bone health, including calcium.
A good source of thiamine, niacin, and vitamin B6, which are necessary for proper
cellular function and metabolism.
Supplies iron, copper, and vitamin B6, which are needed for blood cell formation
and function.
A good source of several nutrients that are important for immune system function,
including zinc, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.

3. Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
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HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS
Based on One cup (200 grams)
Sweet potatoes are starchy root
vegetables that are rich in fiber,
vitamins, and minerals. They’re
also high in antioxidants that
protect your body from free radical
damage and chronic disease.
PROMOTE GUT HEALTH
Sweet potatoes contain fiber and antioxidants that promote the growth of good
gut bacteria and contribute to a healthy gut.
MAY HAVE CANCER-FIGHTING
PROPERTIES
Animal and test-tube research suggests that the anthocyanins and other
antioxidants found in sweet potatoes may protect against certain cancers.
However, human studies are needed.
SUPPORT HEALTHY VISION
Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene and anthocyanins, antioxidants that may
help prevent vision loss and improve eye health.
MAY ENHANCE BRAIN FUNCTION
Animal studies have shown that sweet potatoes may improve brain health by
reducing inflammation and preventing mental decline. However, it remains
unknown whether they have the same effects in humans.
MAY SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which can be
converted to vitamin A and help support your immune system and gut health.