Sweet Potatoes for Two

For two people or two meals, you may be surprised how the rugged sweet potato so simply becomes just the meal you yearn for.  The energy to create this dish goes into artful slicing and arranging of the sweet potato rounds.  So simple.  I find this quite relaxing and an opportunity to take a deep breath and think of nothing.  Brush with warmed butter and olive oil and sprinkle with your best salt.  As the potatoes bake and you begin to unwind, assemble a salad of micro greens and a vinaigrette you whisk up on the spot.  The day just got sweeter with the gift of a simple meal you made yourself.  

The concept for this recipe is from Sally Fallon's wise book Nourishing Traditions.  I have modified her directions which makes much more, my version just right for two servings. Make it for dinner one night with a little salad and then the next day enjoy the remaining portion for lunch. 

To nourish oneself with simple foods when busy, stressed out or tired is empowering.  Once we know a few basic recipes and use them regularly, we come to experience the immense benefit of cooking for oneself.  

sweet potatoes for two

2 pounds sweet potatoes

pat of butter

olive oil

salt, Celtic Sea Salt preferable

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  In a small pan, gently warm a pat of butter and  pancake sized round of olive oil.  Peel the potatoes and slice into 1/4" rounds.  Rub a pie plate or round dish with a bit of warmed butter/oil and arrange the rounds evenly and prettily  in concentric circles. Brush with the butter/oil and bake for 45 minutes.