Wednesday, December 22, 2010

MORE Savory Sweet Potatoes

Lime Cilantro Sweet Potatoes

  • Ingredients
  • 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.

Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking pan. Arrange potatoes in 1 layer and roast, stirring halfway through roasting, until tender, abo

ut 25 minutes total. Stir together cayenne, zest, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk together lime juice and remaining tablespoon oil in a medium bowl, then add potatoes. Sprinkle with cayenne mixture and cilantro, stirring gently to combine.


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