I’m always one to try a new foodie trend, so when I spotted this Creamy Spinach Sweet Potato Noodles with Cashew Sauce recipe on Pinch of Yum, I had to give it go. Though it didn’t exactly turn out as I’d planned and instead it looked more like a plate of risotto than noodles, but it tasted incredible so I just had to share. Now full recipe credit here goes to Lindsay at Pinch of Yum because there’s not much that I’ve changed with the recipe – just mixed up the method a bit, added more garlic and have adapted it for two people – so head over there if you’d like to see her noodle version. It’s gluten-free, diary-free and vegan if you’re into those things and I have to say that Mark isn’t usually into my healthy cooking but he LOVES this. He wouldn’t stop going on about how much it liked it. So that’s an endorsement right there.
CREAMY SWEET POTATO RISOTTO (serves two): A winter warmer that doesn’t take too long to rustle up and is oh-so-filling. Also don’t be fooled by the ingredients list because this packs a real taste punch. Oh yeah.
You will need: 1 Cup of Cashews, 3/4 Cup of Water, 3 Cloves of Garlic, 1 Tablespoon of Coconut Oil (or whatever oil you use), 2 Sweet Potatoes, 1 Handful of Spinach, 1 Handful of Basil, A Sprinkle of Salt & Pepper, Drizzle of Olive Oil
Start by soaking your cashews in a bowl of water for at least two hours. Then throw them in a food processor with that 3/4 cup of water, a bit of salt and pepper and some roughly chopped garlic. Give it a whirl for a minute or two until it forms a thick cream. Then grate up your sweet potato (the elbow grease is worth it – promise!), heat up a wok with the oil and add the grated sweet potato. Stir and heat for just under 10 minutes, then add your spinach, half the basil and half the sauce. Stir until wilted then serve, adding the rest of the basil on top, drizzling over some olive oil and adding salt and pepper. ENJOY! Put the leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge to use another day. Heads up – it tastes great with pasta and a bit of bacon.
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