BAKED SWEET POTATOES W/ BALSAMIC DATE GLAZE

Ingredients

• 370 g Sweet potaoes
• 120 ml Green peas, fresh, cooked
• 2 tbsp Chives, fresh, chopped
• 45 ml Almonds, sliced or chopped
• 2 tbsp Basil leaves, chopped
• 4 tbsp Dates, pitted and chopped
• 120 ml Balsamic vinegar

Method

1. Partially boil the sweet potatoes for 10 mins to soften
2. Bake your sweet potatoes whole in the oven for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Turning half way through. (While you are waiting you can make the balsamic glaze - see instructions below)
3. When ready, transfer to your work surface and scoop the insides out into a bowl leaving about 1/4 inch attached to the skin
4. Add the cooked peas, basil and chives and mix well. Spoon the mixture back into the potatoes
5. Sprinkle with almonds, drizzle with Balsamic-Date glaze, add a few grinds of pepper and serve.
6. Balsamic-Date Glaze Instructions.
7. Soften your dates by soaking them in warm water for approximately 10 mins. Combine dates and water plus balsamic vinegar to blender and blend until smooth.
8. Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and bring to boil. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the glaze is reduced and thickened - stirring frequently.
9. Enjoy.