My Friend Showed Me This Sweet Potato Trick — Now I Make It Every Week!

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while maintaining a similar texture.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumber

Mashed peas offer creaminess with fewer calories, while cucumber provides freshness.

balsamic glaze

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Balsamic vinegar can add acidity without the added sugars of glaze.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option with a cheesy flavor.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly.

Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork several times.

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.

While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the ricotta mixture.

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Mash the avocado in a separate bowl and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let cool slightly.

Slice the sweet potatoes open lengthwise, creating a pocket.

Spoon the ricotta mixture into each sweet potato half.

Top with mashed avocado and sprinkle with fresh herbs and green onions.

Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze before serving.

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