Smashed Sweet Potatoes
HB-4559 · Hand-built original · American
Sweet potato rounds roasted, lightly smashed and broiled until caramelised, with a lemon-garlic yogurt dip.
Main ingredient: large
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, 3 medium/large
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, non-fat, or any fat content
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 to 1 tsp hot sauce, optional
Method
- Heat the oven to 425F; line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Slice the sweet potatoes into 3/4 inch rounds, skins on or peeled.
- Stir the olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cumin in a large bowl; add the rounds and toss to coat.
- Arrange in a single layer; roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until fork-tender but holding together.
- Press each round gently with the base of a measuring cup until it spreads slightly and cracks at the edges.
- Brush lightly with olive oil; broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until browned and lightly caramelised.
- Whisk the yogurt or sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, salt and hot sauce if using; serve with the warm sweet potatoes.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min