Japanese sweet potatoes taste completely different from a regular sweet potato and different from a white potato. I was curious what all the buzz was about…and when I tasted one I had the answer. When I switched to a Whole Food, Plant Based (WFPB) diet earlier this year in order to heal my gut, I noticed that in many Facebook groups I joined people raved about these delicious potatoes. Japanese Sweet Potatoes on a Whole Food, Plant Based Diet Note the differences between Japanese sweet potatoes and a traditional sweet potato.Īlthough these potatoes can be somewhat hard to find, they are no more expensive than other types of potatoes and are well worth the hunt. Japanese sweet potatoes are different from other sweet potatoes with a starchy, sweet white or yellow interior. The flesh more dry and starchy than a sweet potato (what we in the United States refer to as a yam) and sweeter than any other potato. Japanese sweet potatoes are oblong or round potatoes with a rusty red colored skin and a densely, cream colored flesh. Along with the recipes, I’ll show you where to purchase them, how to cook them, meal prep tips and more. This Japanese Sweet Potato Ultimate Guide to answer all your questions plus provide a list of the top recipes that use them. I understand, because I hadn’t even heard of these potatoes until a few months ago and now I’ve developed a bit of an obsession. I’m at the lowest weight of my adult life and eat potatoes every day. Since I started sharing What I Eat in a Day on a whole-food, plant based, gut-healing diet, I’ve shared pictures of my Japanese sweet potatoes and gotten a ton of requests for more information about these yummy tubers. Why I’m in love with these potatoes and you will be, too! Have you tried the delicious goodness of Japanese Sweet Potato recipes? Try these amazing variations that are healthy, low in calories (and Weight Watchers points) and full of nutrition.
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