Sweet Potato Dumplings

How sweet is the sweet potato? We can usually find it on the Thanksgiving table baked, mashed, or topped with marshmallows. While this is a favorite holiday dish, most of us forget about it after October (or November if you're in the US). However, this nutrient rich root veggie can be found at your local grocery store year round. Sweet potatoes are chalked full of antioxidants, fiber, and essential vitamins. Not to mention they are delish! I whipped myself up a batch of Sweet Potato Dumplings this afternoon. These sweet little dumplings can be added to your favorite soup, stir fry, or tofu dish, or they can be enjoyed alone (or with a side of brie cheese if you are feeling particularly un-vegan). Hope you find this recipe as fun to make and tasty to eat as I did!

Xoxo, Liesse

Sweet Potato Dumplings

• 1 Large Sweet Potato
• 1/2 Large White Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Tbs Olive Oil
• 1 Tsp Brown Sugar
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• 1 Pkg. Wanton Wrappers

1. Cut sweet potato in half and bake at 375 until soft (approx. 1 hr)
2. Peel sweet potato and mash
3. In frying pan, saute onion and garlic until opaque
4. Mix in remaining ingredients (excluding wanton wrappers)
5. Cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes)
6. Take one wanton wrapper in your hands and add a dollop of filling to center
7. Wet edge of wrapper with finger and press edges closed using your thumb and forefinger
8. Repeat steps 6 & 7 until all of your filling has been used

To add your Sweet Potato Dumplings to soups, simply add them to boiling broth and let cook for approx. 5 minutes. To enjoy alone, fry in 1 Tbs olive oil and eat with soy sauce or brie cheese.

P.S. I made 2 dozen of these for $1.50! Whip up a batch for your next potluck for an affordable dish vegans and carnivores alike will be sure to love.