Baked Sweet Potato with Mild Cottage Cheese

Gentle Energy for Your Body

Especially in the early weeks of pregnancy, your body needs gentle energy that will not upset your stomach. A baked sweet potato from the oven is wonderfully easy to digest and warms you from the inside. The mild cottage cheese provides a good portion of protein without feeling heavy.

Ingredients

For 2 to 3 portions, you will need:

• 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 200 g cottage cheese (made from pasteurized milk)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• A few sprigs of fresh parsley or chives
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times all over with a fork.
3. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 to 50 minutes until soft.
4. Meanwhile, wash and chop the fresh herbs.
5. Mix the cottage cheese with the herbs, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
6. Slice the soft sweet potatoes open lengthwise and fill them with the herb cheese.

Good to Know

You can easily bake the sweet potatoes the night before and store them in the fridge. The next day, simply warm them up briefly or even enjoy them cold. A half potato also makes an excellent small snack between meals.

When Things Feel Difficult

Sometimes in early pregnancy, appetite is very low or nausea takes over. You can eat the soft sweet potato plain or just with a little butter. The natural sweetness is often well tolerated, even when not much else stays down.

Note

For individual questions about nutrition during pregnancy or if nausea is very strong, it is best to contact your gynecologist, obstetrician, or midwife.