Vagem with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

In a large pot, cover the sweet potatoes with 8 liters of water, season with salt, cover and let it boil at high heat (approximately 6 minutes)

Add the green beans and cook until tender but still firm (approximately 7 minutes)

Drain and let it cool

Peel the sweet potatoes and set aside

Cut the green beans in half and divide them into twelve equal portions

Wrap each portion with a sprig of green onion

Set aside

Prepare the sauce: In a medium-sized pan, combine the olive oil and onions and sauté at medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the onions are tender (approximately 2 minutes)

Add the tomatoes, water, salt, and parsley and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are tender (approximately 8 minutes)

Cover the bottom of a baking dish with the sauce

In the center, arrange the mashed sweet potatoes and around them, distribute the green bean portions

Sprinkle the red pepper over the sweet potatoes

Serve immediately

164 calories per serving