Cheddar, Broccoli, and Barley Sweet Potatoes [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 6
• Time: 70 minutes

Sweet potatoes are rich in protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and calcium. Including sweet potatoes in your diet helps to strengthen the immune system, red blood cells formation and increased energy levels in the body. Broccoli contains protein, calcium, vitamin A, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin C and dietary fiber. Eating broccoli helps to reduce the cholesterol levels and maintain low blood sugar levels in the body. Cheese contains protein, potassium, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, magnesium and phosphorous. Eating cheese helps to maintain blood-sugar levels and growth of tissues. Cheese also helps to prevent muscular degeneration and to control the blood pressure levels in the body.

Nutrition

• calories: 240
• protein: 8
• carbs: 44
• fat: 5
• saturated fat: 0.95
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.53
• monounsaturated fat: 2.6
• cholesterol: 2
• sodium: 122
• potassium: 801
• dietary fiber: 7.61
• sugars: 8.71
• vitamin a: 1122
• vitamin c: 84
• calcium: 118
• iron: 2
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 27.68
• other fats: 0.92

Ingredients

• 0.3 serving Water
• 1 tbsp chopped Garlic
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 6 medium Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, without salt
• 0.5 cup, shredded Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby
• 4.5 cup chopped Broccoli, raw
• 1.5 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 0.4 cup Barley, pearled, raw

Instructions

• Set the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit / 200 degrees Celsius.
• Bake potatoes as per the instructions.
• Place a large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly coat it with oil. Add garlic and cook for a few seconds.
• Add broccoli and water to pan and cook until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
• Add salt, pepper and barley and continue to cook for a minute. Add cheese.
• Top potatoes with the broccoli mixture and serve hot.