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Smashed Sweet Potatoes

HB-4559 · Hand-built original · American

Smashed Sweet Potatoes — the dish itself.
Served with its “pairs well with” suggestions: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans.

Sweet potato rounds roasted, lightly smashed and broiled until caramelised, with a lemon-garlic yogurt dip.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish45 minServes 6243 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: large

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

Servings:6quantities adjust to match

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

  1. Heat the oven to 425F; line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Slice the sweet potatoes into 3/4 inch rounds, skins on or peeled.
  3. Stir the olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cumin in a large bowl; add the rounds and toss to coat.
  4. Arrange in a single layer; roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until fork-tender but holding together.
  5. Press each round gently with the base of a measuring cup until it spreads slightly and cracks at the edges.
  6. Brush lightly with olive oil; broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until browned and lightly caramelised.
  7. 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

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

243 kcalCalories
6 gProtein
40 gCarbs
7 gFat
6 gFibre
9 gSugars
607 mgSodium
1 mgCholesterol
1 servingServing

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