Sweet Potato Soulfood Squares
Sweet Potato Soulfood Squares are a delicious and easy vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with mashed sweet potatoes, vegetables, and seasonings, and are baked until golden brown. Sweet Potato Soulfood Squares are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and they are also a good source of fiber and vitamins.
Sweet Potato Soulfood Squares were created by my grandmother, who was a sharecropper in the Mississippi Delta. She would often make this dish with whatever vegetables were available from her garden. Sweet Potato Soulfood Squares were a favorite of my family, and I still make them today as a way to remember my grandmother and her cooking.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 35 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Place sweet potato cubes in a small saucepan and cover with vegetable broth.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Drain sweet potatoes and mash with a fork.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add onion, celery, and carrots to skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  8. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
  9. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Why It Works
  • The combination of sweet potatoes, vegetables, and seasonings creates a delicious and satisfying dish.
  • The mashed sweet potatoes provide a creamy and smooth texture.
  • The vegetables add flavor and nutrition.
  • The seasonings help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Baking the Sweet Potato Soulfood Squares until golden brown gives them a crispy exterior and a tender interior.