Vegan Digest Blog

Crock pots (aka slow cookers) are great tools for vegans.  I use mine constantly, cooking everything form beans to oatmeal. One of my favorite uses is cooking sweet potatoes.  Something about the slow cooking process makes the potatoes amazingly sweet and delicious, without any additions.  Before going to bed last night, I peeled six medium sweet potatoes and placed them in the crockpot.  I connected the power cord of the crockpot to an inexpensive light timer that plugs into the wall.  I set the timer to turn on the crockpot at about 2AM and shut off at 8AM, cooking low.

In the morning, I removed the potatoes and mashed them in a bowl adding some cooked navy beans and a bit or garam masala.  I serve this over cous cous or brown rice for lunch.  It’s delicious, healthy, and SO EASY!