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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Huge thank you to Stephanie Gaudreau for stopping by to share this amazing recipe for Hasselback Sweet Potatoes from her brand new Best Selling Book The Performance Paleo Cookbook. She is an exceptional Athlete and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to all things recipes to fuel performance and recovery. Oh yes, and happy #tumminess (Do you like my new word?). If you haven’t yet, pick up a copy of her book now.

Want to know the secret to happy #tumminess, it’s this Hasselback sweet potato recipe!!

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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Hasselback potatoes originate in Stockholm and make basic roasted spuds special. They are made by cutting very thin slices almost down to the bottom so that the potato holds together and then baked. When roasted in the oven, the fan-shaped cuts get crispy and delicious. Top these Hasselback sweet potatoes with compound ghee (or butter) and fresh herbs for a sophisticated finish.

Want to know the secret to perfect Hasselback sweet potatoes? Chopsticks! Yes, that’s right, chopsticks can stop you from cutting your sweet potato in half like we have done way too many times. See:

Did you know eating sweet potatoes makes you sexy? Seriously, read this….

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Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

We love sweet potatoes. Knowing that they are healthy for us and support our active lifestyle gives us permission to eat these Hasselback sweet potatoes more often than not. No matter where you live, sweet potatoes are normally readily available, inexpensive and always taste amazing. Here are our favorite health benefits of sweet potatoes:

  1. They are a good source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C plays a crucial role in bone and tooth formation, digestion and blood cell formation. They help accelerate wound healing, produces collagen which helps maintain skin’s youthful elasticity, and are essential in aiding in stress coping. Oh yea, and they have that cool effect of helping to ward off cold and flu viruses too.
  2. They contain Vitamin D which is supportive of our immune system and overall health. Vitamin D is both a hormone and a vitamin and is produced in our body from getting adequate sunlight. This amazing vitamin plays an important role in our energy levels, moods, heart, skin, teeth, nerves, and helps build healthy bones.
  3. They contain magnesium which is the relaxation and anti-stress mineral. It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of the population in North America is deficient in magnesium. It is necessary for healthy arteries, blood, heart, muscle, bone and nerve function. Well, that makes sense.
  4. They contain potassium which is one of the important electrolytes that regulate heartbeat and nerve signals. Potassium relaxes muscle contractions, reduces swelling and protects and controls the activity of the kidneys. In other words, sweet potatoes are crucial to all Crossfitters or competitive athletes.
  5. They contain iron. Did you know that iron produces white blood cells, supports proper immune functioning, metabolizes protein and fights stress? Me neither. Knowing that iron provides energy as well as this is all we need to know to eat more sweet potatoes.

Now, we’re too hungry to type anymore and we have all the ingredients we need for these Hasselback sweet potatoes in the kitchen. Time to whip them up and then find the next recipe from The Performance Paleo Cookbook to enjoy.

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Compound Herb Ghee

Stephanie Gaudreau
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Servings 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes

  • 1 pound white sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon melted ghee
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Compound Ghee

  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 small garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary about 1 sprig
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme about 5 sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Scrub the skin of the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
  • Use a very sharp knife to make several vertical cuts from the top of the sweet potatoes most of the way through, stopping about ¼ inch from the bottom.
  • Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet.
  • Brush with the melted ghee and sprinkle the sea salt on top.
  • Roast for 60 to 75 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are soft.
  • While the sweet potatoes are in the oven, in a small bowl, combine the ghee, garlic, rosemary and thyme.
  • Stir well with a spoon until it forms a soft mixture.
  • Top the hot roasted sweet potatoes with the compound ghee.

Want to learn which ingredients are the best to cook with?

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Comments

  1. Kylie

    December 16, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe last night, it was delicious!….I’m always looking for quick and easy paleo recipes.
    Thanks for sharing will return to your site!

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    • George Bryant

      December 21, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      You are so welcome, glad you enjoyed :)

      Reply
  2. Jess @ Crunchy Hot Mama

    October 6, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Chopsticks-brilliant! I’ve made these before with just white potatoes but now I’m intrigued to try with sweet potatoes. Thanks for the chopstick tip; I will be slicing them up tomorrow!

    Reply
  3. Nancy

    September 17, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    Can’t wait to make these next weekend. My kiddo can’t do any dairy, so will use tallow, schmaltz, or bacon fat in place of the ghee.

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      September 19, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Awesome

      Reply
  4. Robert

    August 8, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    I haven’t made these for a long time. Brings back some great memories :)

    Reply
  5. Heather @ Cook It Up Paleo

    March 25, 2015 at 4:08 am

    Yum! I have such good memories of hasselback potatoes; we love to make them with our grandparents :) These look amazing!

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 25, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  6. Taryn

    March 19, 2015 at 4:52 am

    I am having a hard time finding white sweet potatoes at my Whole Foods, Sprouts or Trader Joes. Am I missing them? Are they called a different name?

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    • George Bryant

      March 19, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      People always change the names, they could be under a different name. I would ask a produce section employee

      Reply
  7. Vicki

    March 18, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    This looks awesome!Even company worthy. Can’t wait to try. Would like protein powder recipes as well

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    • George Bryant

      March 18, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Thank you, I will start working on them

      Reply
  8. Tara

    March 18, 2015 at 10:38 am

    Protein powder recipes would be great if powder substitutions can be used. I currently use hemp as I am dairy free.

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    • George Bryant

      March 18, 2015 at 4:55 pm

      Perfect, noted

      Reply
  9. MissBeth

    March 18, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Looks yummy! I haven’t made these yet, but the recipe inspired me to cook my last-sweet-potato-in-need-of-being-used as part of this morning’s post-WOD breakfast (sweet potato, scrambled eggs, a little sausage, mmmgood).
    Thank you, George, for your recipes, menus, teaching, humor, and mostly words of encouragement.

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    • George Bryant

      March 18, 2015 at 4:55 pm

      Ah thank you so much

      Reply

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