Chili-Bathed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Chili-Bathed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, green shoots removed; Salt to taste; 2 chipotle chilies in adobo, seeded; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the chilies; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground cloves (1 clove); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup chicken broth or water; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 large sweet potatoes about 3 pounds, scrubbed; Chopped cilantro for garnish optional

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, green shoots removed
Salt to taste
2 chipotle chilies in adobo, seeded
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the chilies
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground cloves (1 clove)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 large sweet potatoes about 3 pounds, scrubbed
Chopped cilantro for garnish optional

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Oil a 2-quart baking dish.
3
Place the garlic, salt, chipotles and adobo sauce, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, broth, orange juice and honey in a blender.
4
Blend until smooth.
5
Strain into a large, wide bowl, and stir in the orange zest.
6
Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4-inch lengths.
7
If the sweet potatoes are fat, cut the pieces in half lengthwise into wedges.
8
Add to the bowl, and toss with the adobo mixture until coated.
9
Transfer to the baking dish, then pour on the liquid from the bowl.
10
Drizzle on the oil, and cover tightly with foil.
11
Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven until tender.
12
Raise the heat to 425 degrees, uncover the sweet potatoes and baste with the liquid in the pan.
13
Continue to bake, uncovered, until the sweet potatoes are thoroughly tender and glazed and any sauce remaining in the pan is thick.
14
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, green shoots removed, Salt to taste, 2 chipotle chilies in adobo, seeded, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the chilies, and more.

Yes, Chili-Bathed Sweet Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chili-Bathed Sweet Potatoes

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