Chocolate Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes are such a versatile vegetable. They can be savory or sweet. This recipe was one of my many kitchen experiments. These potatoes have no sugar added, are vegan AND gluten free.

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1 large Sweet Potato, sliced
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 c Raw Agave Nectar,  Amber
1 tsp Ginger Root, grated
1 Tbsp Cocoa

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and sweet potatoes. 

Toss/stir to coat

In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients and add to saucepan. 

Stir potatoes

Cook until tender.

Serve as a sweet side dish or as a dessert with whipped cream or ice cream. 

Shrimp Scampi

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 lb Linguini
1 Tsp Sea Salt
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
4 Tbsp Butter
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
4 Garlic Cloves,  minced
1 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
1/3 Cup Green Onion, chopped
2 Tsp Lemon Zest
12 Jumbo Shrimp
1/3 Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Lemon Wedges

Fill pasta pot with water.
Add sea salt & 1 tablespoon olive oil to water and bring to a boil.
Add pasta to water and cook until al dente, drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, add olive oil and butter to a heavy skillet over medium heat.
When butter melts add garlic and the next 4 ingredients, stirring occasionally.
Cook shrimp until pink.
Add pasta to a large serving bowl.
Pour shrimp mixture over pasta and stir to coat.
Sprinkle scampi with parsley, parmesan & black pepper.
Enjoy!