Tangy Sweet Potatoes Recipes

SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a zip-top plastic bag, toss potatoes and oil.
• Combine remaining ingredients; add to bag; toss to coat.
• Transfer to a greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

HOT & SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the sweet potatoes and cut crossways into slices 2.5cm thick. Lay each potato on a large sheet of foil, keeping the slices together.
• Drizzle each potato with the olive oil, sprinkle with the thyme leaves, about half of the chopped chilli and season with plenty of salt and pepper. With your hands, massage the flavourings into each slice. Replace the slices in their original positions. Lay a thyme sprig across the top of each potato and sprinkle with the remaining chilli. Wrap the foil securely round the potatoes to make two parcels. (You can prepare to this stage up to 24 hours ahead.)
• Put the foil parcels on the rack over the hottest part of the barbecue and cook for 45 minutes until the potatoes are buttery and softened. (Unwrap and test with the point of a knife to check if they're ready).

SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise; slice each half into 3 wedges. Place in a medium bowl, and toss with oil, cumin, paprika, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and white pepper.
• Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Transfer to oven; roast until potatoes are crisp and golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Turn, and continue roasting until golden all over, about 15 minutes more.
• Remove from oven; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges.

SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sweet potatoes and oil. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

SPICY SWEET POTATO DIP

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking/roasting tray with parchment paper.
• Peel sweet potato and cut into one-inch cubes. Smash/flatten you garlic cloves with a knife.
• Spread garlic and sweet potato spaced on a parchment-lined baking/roasting tray and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 30 minutes or until tender and easily mashed with a fork.
• Allow to cool slightly, then add to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
• Add tahini, salt, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin and the juice from 1/2 a lime. Blend well. For a thinner consistency, add a little water (1 TBSP at a time) and continue blending until smooth and creamy. I like mine extra thick!
• Pour contents into a small serving bowl and surround with your choice of fluffy flatbread, pita chips, and carrot sticks. For a side-dish vibe, use the dip as a flavorful base for your favorite protein and veggies. Enjoy!

TANGY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Mix sweet potato wedges, Italian dressing, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder together in a bowl until sweet potatoes are evenly coated. Season with black pepper.
• Arrange potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, then flip potatoes over; continue baking until easily pierced with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes more.
• Sprinkle sweet potato fries with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese to serve.

SPICY SWEET POTATO AND BACON CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to the middle position; preheat oven to 425°.
• Pulse the bread, butter, and 1/2 cup cheese in a food processor until coarsely ground.
• Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat.
• Cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add in the garlic and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the sweet potatoes, cream, buttermilk, and salt; decrease heat to med-low and cook, covered, until the potatoes are just tender, about 30 minutes.
• Off the heat, stir in the remaining 2 cups cheese, cooked bacon, and 4 of the scallions.
• Transfer the mixture to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish; top with the bread crumb mixture.
• Bake until the crumbs are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• Cool 10 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining scallion.
• Serve.

TANGY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return to the hot pot. Mash with buttermilk, marmalade, butter, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Taste to adjust seasonings and serve.

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper overtop. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the potatoes over with a spatula, and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.