Substitute for Sweet Potatoes?

[ivorygorgon]

I have BFFM and want to give some of Venuto's sample eating plans a try. I notice he includes a lot of sweet potatoes. I just can't do them. There is something about the texture that just absolutely grosses me out. Do any of you "experts" recommend a good substitute for sweet potatoes?

 

[candi]

I believe he says white potatoes are okay.

 

[Fitnessfreak366]

You can substitute rice for sweet potatoes. Wow, I'm surprised to hear you don't like them, I eat one every day. Love them!

 

[candi]

I love them. I sprinkle some splenda on them and it's almost like a treat! Just ate one as part of my second meal

 

[Miss Lee]

I love them too. I haven't tried them with splenda (love splenda) so I'm going to do that the next time. I usually sprinkle mine with a little cinnnamon and a teeny tiny splash of vanilla extract. I little sprinkling of course sea salt adds another dimension to the sweetness. Well, I know what I'm having for dinner tonight!:9

Michele

 

[candi]

Yes, I use cinnamon and Splenda and a little vanilla or maple flavoring when I eat them at home. YUM!

 

[kathryn]

I just like em plain and right out of the microwave.

Sweet potatoes are SO much more nutritious that regular white potatoes.

Depending on the recipe, you could substitute some kind of pumpkin or squash, maybe?

 

[mogambo]

OK, no one has mentioned this one. A baked sweet potato with a bit of butter and a splash of tabasco sauce. Yum!

 

[mogambo]

Oh, but as far as a substitute for them, how about butternut squash?