One thing I have realized in life is that no matter how big or how little my to-do list is, there is never enough time to accomplish it. I figured I wasn’t the only one in this situation, which is why I created this delicious Bacon Lime Sweet Potato Salad recipe. I love making this in 5-10 pound batches and living off it for every meal. For breakfast, I add eggs. For lunch, I add chicken. For dinner, I add steak. It keeps life delicious and simple. I may admittedly have a sweet potato addiction so you could also just eat it once a day if that makes you happy.
When I decided to make a giant lifestyle shift and take control of my health, it was intimidating. I had never cooked before in my life, I was overcoming a 12-year battle with bulimia and I had around 100 pounds to lose. To say I was scared was an understatement. One of the biggest keys to my success was keeping things simple and becoming a master at a few of my favorite recipes. This taught me how to have fun in the kitchen and created positivity around what I was cooking, which was pivotal in me enjoying and sticking to my journey.
In fact, it was so pivotal that I decided to change my career, start a business for the first time and work passionately to share my journey with others. I started my food blog to share everything I was creating to keep me successful and inspire others to do the same. My vision in life is to make others easier and support them in living the healthiest lifestyle possible. Which is why I co-authored The Paleo Kitchen. This recipe is just one of 125 brand new recipes in the book that are all simple, affordable and knock your socks off delicious. We also share our tips on how to have fun in the kitchen, how to save time and money, how to shop in season and love every minute of it. Oh and I have to apologize, we tried to get scratch and sniff pages for each photograph but the technology doesn’t exist yet.
I would love to keep writing, but I feel like I am committing a crime by not allowing you to make this recipe right now. I also caution you, if you plan on bringing this to a gathering or sharing, make double to save a stash for yourself. You have been warned. Enjoy.
Bacon Lime Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
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This delicious dish combines sweet potatoes, bacon, lime, and herbs and spices to create a flavorful and simple meal.
Ingredients
- ½ pound bacon
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 TBSP coconut oil
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lay the bacon flat on the sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the bacon is slightly crispy.
- Let cool then roughly chop.
- In a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, toss the sweet potatoes and garlic in coconut oil and roast for about 30 minutes or until slightly browned. (Cook time will vary depending on size of sweet potato cubes.)
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
- Toss in green onions, dill, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and salt and pepper and mix well.
- Once sweet potatoes are finished cooking, toss them together with the dressing and bacon.
Notes
This dish is awesome for any meal -- just add desired protein and you're good to go.
Courses Main
Cuisine American
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 620 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 38 g | 58% | |
Saturated Fat 15.6 g | 78% | |
Cholesterol 62 mg | 21% | |
Sodium 1617 mg | 67% | |
Total Carbohydrates 45.6 g | 15% | |
Dietary Fiber 6.6 g | 26% | |
Sugars 2 g | ||
Protein 23.8 g | 48% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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George Bryant is the creative genius behind the wildly popular Paleo food blog “Civilized Caveman Cooking Creations.” He is a Wellness Media featured contributor. After spending the first 20-something years of his life in a constant battle with his weight, and then nearly losing both his legs while on deployment as a US Marine, George took matters into his own hands and began his own Paleo-journey. What started as a simple place to post recipes for friends has since turned into an award-winning food blog. After being in the Marines for 12 years, George has since been medically separated and has made it his life passion to create delicious recipes to share with the world, while inspiring and helping others on their health journeys.What’s your favorite bacon recipe? Share below!
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