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Recipe for Steamed Purple Potatoes and Butternut Squash
Of course, you can steam a basket-full of either of these separately, but they look so pretty together! I often slice and steam a purple sweet potato, since they are so satisfying and delicious. You might see them labeled as Stokes purple sweet potatoes. They have a reddish-purple skin and the inside is lavendar when raw. It gets darker when steamed. Here's what I did for this photo.
1 small purple sweet potato, sliced
some leftover butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 1/2" cubes)
Add about 1/2" of water to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil while preparing the vegetables.
Wash the sweet potato, and cut away any bad spots. I don't peel it completely, just where it needs it.
Arrange the vegetables in the steaming basket. Usually I finish prepping about the time the water comes to a boil. Place the steaming basket in the pan, and lower the heat so the water is just simmering.
Set a timer for 5 minutes.
When the timer goes off, poke the potatoes and squash with a fork to check for doneness. I like them to be soft but not falling apart.
When they're done, remove the steaming basket from the pan and let the vegetables cool. Place in wide-mouth glass containers, and store in the refrigerator.
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