Gluten-Free Sweet Potato-Apple Mash

Old Proverb:"An apple a day keeps the doctor away".

Apples contain high levels of flavonoid quercetin,which has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory action.They are also a valuable source of pectin, a soluble fiber that can help lower "bad" cholesterol and help prevent colon cancer.Research has found that adults who eat apples have smaller waistlines,less abdominal fat and lower blood pressure than those who don't-apples may also prevent asthma in children.They are virtually fat-free.

Fresh apples are at their peek for picking..why not put a twist on a potato mash?
Sweet potatoes slow cooked with apples and spices in the crock pot makes for a healthy vegetarian and vegan side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any day. If your oven is full, make your sweet potatoes in the crock pot instead.

Ingredients:

•4-5 sweet potatoes, sliced or chopped
•2 organic apples,chopped
•1/4 cup maple syrup
•2 tbsp Sucanat (organic brown sugar)
•2 tbsp organic butter, melted
•1/4 tsp cinnamon
•1/4 tsp nutmeg
•sea salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1.Place apples and sweet potatoes in a crock pot or slow cooker.
2.Sprinkle remaining ingredients on top of the potatoes and apples.
3.Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
4.Add more salt and pepper to taste.

These easy sweet potatoes are wheat-free and gluten-free.

Go ahead and enjoy this great side-dish...it will quickly become a family favorite.

Sylvie Thibert