Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

This Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole is a very delicious and mildly sweet side dish that is perfect for any time of the year but especially for the holidays.

It is quite normal for me to serve this as a side dish during the special seasons of the year at my Vegan deli. My customers love it and usually ask for more the next day. What I share on this blog is truly my family and customers’ favorite. I myself happen to love sweet potatoes and you will find that in my soups and stew recipes I use quite a bit of them. If you look at my Lentil Stew and Peas Soup and Dumpling recipe, you will see this.

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is an underground tuber that contains a lot of beta carotene. It is a powerful antioxidant that increases blood levels of vitamin A, especially in young children. Sweet potatoes are sweet, nutrient-dense, high in fiber, and satisfying. They can be fried, baked, steamed, or boiled.

Sweet potatoes are known worldwide as a sweet and starchy root vegetable. They are abundant in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Potatoes come in a variety of shapes and hues, including orange, white, and purple.

Potatoes are simple to incorporate into your diet and offer several health advantages. Another name for sweet potato is yams. Yams are a distinct species, this is a misnomer. Sweet potatoes are only distantly related to regular potatoes.

Health Benefits of Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

1. Carbohydrates make up most sweet potatoes. Starch is the primary source of carbohydrates, followed by fiber. Even though potato is a root vegetable that has a relatively low protein content, it is a significant source of protein in many underdeveloped nations.
2. Starchy root foods like sweet potatoes are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Additionally, they include a lot of antioxidants, which guard your body against chronic illness and harm from free radicals.
3. Fiber and antioxidants included in sweet potatoes help to produce healthy gut bacteria and support overall gut health.
4. The anthocyanins and other antioxidants included in sweet potatoes may offer some cancer protection, according to research conducted on animals and in test tubes.
5. Beta-carotene and anthocyanins, antioxidants that may help in preserving vision and enhancing eye health, are abundant in sweet potatoes.
6. Among their many advantages, sweet potatoes may help with blood sugar control and lower oxidative stress.
7. According to studies on animals, sweet potatoes can protect against mental decline and reduce inflammation in the brain. However, it is uncertain if potatoes will help to protect adults from mental decline.
8. Sweet potato has a powerful antioxidant, known as beta-carotene. Beta-carotene, an antioxidant found in sweet potatoes can be converted to vitamin A.

Here is what the recipe looks like. Honestly, this recipe is a true winner that you can enjoy with family and friends, or even while alone.

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