Sweet potatoes are full of vitamin A and dietary fiber. In this recipe, they are cooked with green peppers and onions and seasoned with smoked sweet paprika. This is a great side dish for any meal.

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 lb. sweet potatoes, chopped small (about 4 cups)
• ½ cup water
• ¼ tsp smoked sweet paprika
• ¼ tsp fine ground sea salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ cup finely chopped spinach

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the bell pepper and cook for one more minute.
2. Stir in the sweet potatoes and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until some edges are browned and the pieces start to become tender. Turn the heat down to medium. Add the water, stir, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the water has evaporated and the potatoes are tender.
3. Sprinkle in the paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir the spinach just before serving.

Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.