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Vegetable Porridge

Might want to eat it with a blindfold. It tastes a hell of a lot better than it looks.

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30 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

247 calories per serving view nutrition facts

Sparklejet

2-4 suggest servings

Ingredients

2	medium	sweet potatoes, or yams	diced
1/2	large	butternut squash	diced
100	grams	dates	pitted
1	clove	garlic	grated
1/2	large	onion	diced
1	medium	sweet red bell pepper	diced
100	grams	rolled oats
1	teaspoon	cinnamon	ground
1	teaspoon	nutmeg	ground
1	teaspoon	ginger	ground
1	teaspoon	salt and black pepper

Directions

Add the dates, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and garlic to a large pan

Add just enough boiling water to the pan to completely submerge the ingredients

Simmer for 20 minutes

Mash the sweet potatoes, butternut squash and dates until an even consistency is achieved (no need to drain water)

Add the red pepper, onion, rolled oats and seasoning to the pan

Simmer for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally

Leave to stand for a few minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 161g

Amount per Serving

Calories 247 10% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	4%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 24mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 53.0g	18%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	35%
Sugars 22.0g
Protein 7.0g	13%

Vitamin A	238%		Vitamin C	86%
Calcium	7%		Iron	15%

* 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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