Mexican-spiced sweet potatoes with eggs and avocado

  • 45min
  • 2
  • 399 kcal
  • Easy

Per 249 g contains

399 kcal 1661 kj
19%
22.9 g
32%
5.8 g
29%
17.3 g
19%
0.4 g
6%

of an adult's recommended intake.
Typical energy values per 100g: 667kj/160kcal

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Authored by Peer reviewed by Gemma Grange
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A weekend breakfast for people with high cholesterol.

There's nothing better than enjoying an indulgent weekend brunch - and you don't have to miss out just because you have high cholesterol.

You could add grilled or roasted tomatoes to the dish too. The only thing missing is the weekend papers.

Ingredients

For the sweet potatoes
  • Sweet potatoes
    230g 8.1oz
  • Olive oil
    1tsp
  • Paprika
    3g 0.1oz
  • Ground cumin
    1.5g 0.05oz
  • Spring onion, finely sliced
    10g 0.3oz
  • Green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
    1
  • Salt and pepper
    ½ tsp each
To serve
  • Eggs, poached
    2
  • Avocado
    1
  • Low-fat crème fraîche or soy yoghurt
    2 tbsp
  • Lime
    ¼
  • Fresh coriander, chopped
    15g 0.5oz
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Cooking Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C fan/gas mark 6. Scrub the sweet potatoes, and cut into 2 cm cubes. Parboil for five minutes, drain and allow to steam dry.
  2. Place the cubed sweet potatoes, oil, paprika and cumin into a roasting pan and give a good shake to coat evenly with the oil and spices. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning once, until golden. Add the spring onion and green chilli five minutes before the end of the cooking time.
  4. Serve with a poached egg, chopped avocado, low-fat crème fraîche or soy yoghurt, a wedge of lime and a sprinkle of chopped coriander.

Nutritional Information

Typical Valuesper 100gper 249g serving
Energy
160 kcal
667 kj
399 kcal
1661 kj
Fat
of which saturates
9.2 g
2.3 g
22.9 g
5.8 g
Carbohydrate
of which sugars
13.2 g
6.9 g
32.8 g
17.3 g
Fibre3.3 g
8.1 g
Protein4.5 g
11.3 g
Salt0.2 g
0.4 g

Sweet potato

Sweet potatoes really pack a punch. They're full of vitamin Afolatesvitamin C and dietary fibre.

Avocado

Avocados contain healthy fats that are essential for promoting good heart health. Perfect for those with high cholesterol.

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