Lose Weight at Supper With 10 Sweet Potato Combos http://ift.tt/1sRxIqT

If you're looking to shed pounds or maintain your weight, sweet potatoes should be a staple in your Fall meals. They help keep you full with their high fiber content, and they also regulate your blood sugar - which can help you fight cravings and lose weight. You might only think of these orange tubers as a side dish, but these 10 creative calorie-conscious topping combinations will help you serve them up as a satisfying side, or in some cases, a simple main dish.

1. Buffalo chicken: 1 baked medium-sized sweet potato (100 calories) + 2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt (10 calories) + 3 ounces grilled chicken breast (101 calories) + 1 chopped green onion (2 calories) + 2 tablespoons hot sauce (3 calories) = 216 calories


2. Black bean and quinoa: 1 baked medium-sized sweet potato (100 calories) + 1/4 cup black beans (57 calories) + 1/4 cup cooked quinoa (56 calories) + 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (10 calories) = 223 calories


3. Italian 'shrooms: 1 baked medium-sized sweet potato (100 calories) + 1/2 cup steamed spinach (21 calories) + 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (108 calories) + 1/2 cup sautéed mushrooms (14 calories) + 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (14 calories) = 257 calories


4. Taco night: 1 baked medium-sized sweet potato (100 calories) + 2 ounces lean ground turkey (85 calories) + 2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt (10 calories) + 5 tablespoons chunky salsa (25 calories) + 2 slices avocado (40 calories) = 260 calories


5. Fall stuffing: 1 baked medium-sized sweet potato (100 calories) + 1/4 cup chopped apples (14 calories) + 2 tablespoons pecan halves (86 calories) + 3 ounces turkey bacon (105 calories) = 305 calories


6. Mediterranean style: 1 baked medium-sized sweet potato (100 calories) + 1/4 cup feta (99 calories) + 5 florets cooked broccoli (14 calories) + 5 pitted kalamata olives (67 calories) + 5 pieces sun-dried tomatoes (26 calories) = 306 calories


7. Spicy sausage: 1 baked medium-sized sweet potato (100 calories) + 1/4 cup white beans (55 calories) + 1 link chicken sausage (140 calories) + 1/2 cup cooked kale (18 calories) + 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (0 calories) = 313 calories


8. Chili cheese: 1 baked medium-sized sweet potato (100 calories) + 2 ounces lean ground beef (101 calories) + 1/4 cup kidney beans (52 calories) + 1/4 diced tomatoes (10 calories) + 2 tablespoons sharp cheddar cheese (55 calories) = 318 calories


9. Sriracha powered: 1 baked medium-sized sweet potato (100 calories) + 1/2 cup tempeh (160 calories) + 1/4 cup edamame (94 calories) + 4 tablespoons red peppers (10 calories) + 1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce (20 calories) = 384 calories


10. Pesto chicken: 1 baked medium-sized sweet potato (100 calories) + 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (107 calories) + 2 tablespoons prepared pesto (115 calories) + 2 ounces roasted chicken breast (71 calories) = 393 calories

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