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Sweet potato bread Sweet potatoes are a healthy low GI vegetable high in beta-carotene, the precursor to vitamin A – important for eye and skin health. They make the most magnificent breads and are delicious caressed with a little rosemary or fresh thyme. Makes 1 loaf Ingredients 450g grated raw sweet potato with the skin, plus extra for garnish 4 organic eggs 1 teaspoon sea salt 60ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil 300g (3 cups) almond meal 2 teaspoons gluten free baking powder hint of rosemary, sage or thyme Notes and inspiration: Toast slices of the bread and drizzle with almond butter or top with smashed avocado. Method 1. Preheat your oven to 160°C fan-forced. 2. Combine sweet potato, eggs, salt and olive oil into a bowl. 3. Add the almond meal and baking powder and mix well. 4. Line a loaf tin with baking paper at the base and the sides. 5. Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin. 6. Decorate the bread with shavings of sweet potato drizzled in a little olive oil and sea salt over the top. 7. Bake for 1 hour until cooked through. 8. Remove from the oven and allow to rest in the tin for 1 hour before removing from the tin. 9. Cool and enjoy. These recipes are from Teresa Cutter’s new plant-based cookbook Earth To Table ($49.95). Pre-order available now. Official release scheduled for early October. Teresa Cutter Founder of The Healthy Chef, Teresa is an author, nutritionist and classically trained chef. You can find more tips and recipes on her website, Healthy Recipes App, eBooks, Facebook and Instagram. NETWORK SPRING 2019 | 11