Spicy Sweet Potatoes with Lime Recipe

Name: Spicy Sweet Potatoes with Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), scrubbed well; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon hot paprika; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper; Lime wedges, for serving; Yogurt Dipping Sauce, for serving (recipe follows); 1 cup plain yogurt; 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Coarse salt; (makes about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), scrubbed well
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
Lime wedges, for serving
Yogurt Dipping Sauce, for serving (recipe follows)
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt
(makes about 1 cup)

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Heat a baking sheet in the oven until hot, about 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise; slice each half into 3 wedges.
4
Place in a medium bowl, and toss with the oil, cumin, paprika, and ginger.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
When the baking sheet is hot, remove from the oven.
7
Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the sheet.
8
Return to the oven; cook until the potatoes are crisp and golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
9
Turn, and continue cooking until golden all over, about 15 minutes more.
10
Remove from the oven; season with salt and pepper.
11
Serve with limes and sauce.
12
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
13
Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day.

240

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), scrubbed well, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon hot paprika, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sweet Potatoes with Lime falls under the General 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.

Spicy Sweet Potatoes with Lime

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