potato bar

this is more of an idea, with endless possibilities, than a recipe.

last night's dinner was a potato bar...regular old idaho white and sweet potatoes with a variety of toppings to satisfy my pickiest to my most adventurous eaters. 

my plate looked like this.....

1/2 of a white potato topped with sauteed vegetables (mushrooms, onions, orange bell pepper, sauteed in vegetable broth and Bragg's Liquid Aminos)

1/2 of a sweet potato topped with chili (one can of black beans, one can of Trader Joe's Vegetarian Chili, which appears to actually be vegan and one can of diced tomatoes, seasoned with a little cumin and a little coriander.....i threw all of this in the tiny crock pot, late afternoon).  the combination of the sweet potato and the savory kick in the chili was incredible.  can't believe i never tried that before. 

simple spinach salad with dried cranberries, slivered almonds and a little feta. 

this dinner suggestion can be vegetarian or vegan depending on the toppings you use.

easy peasy, right?