(Family Features) Each season throughout the year seems to have its own “flavor,” and summer is no exception. Hamburgers and hot dogs off the grill, refreshing watermelon at snack time and cool, delicious ice cream on warm evenings.
While many people think of sweetpotatoes during the holidays, you can make this sweet vegetable a key ingredient all year-round-including summertime. As one of the most versatile veggies you can find, they’re easy to add to a variety of recipes while enhancing flavor and boosting nutrition content.
To discover more ways to cook and enjoy sweetpotatoes all summer long, visit ncsweetpotatoes.com.
Sweetpotato Summer Slushie
Recipe courtesy of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission
- 1 cup cooked, mashed North Carolina Sweetpotatoes
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 to 3 tablespoons simple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 2 ounces spiced rum, coconut rum or bourbon (optional)
- Pineapple slices or orange wedges, for garnish (optional)
In a blender, blend sweetpotatoes, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, coconut milk, simple syrup or honey, vanilla extract and ice until smooth and slushy. Pour into glasses and serve. Garnish with pineapple slices or orange wedges, if desired.
For alcoholic version: Add spiced rum, coconut rum or bourbon after blending. Pulse in blender or stir after blending for layered effect.
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Source: North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission
