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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lime Syrup and Chives
- Prep Time 30 min.
- Cook Time -
- Serves 8
Recipe Provided By: Epicurious.com
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1. Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
- Calories: 272 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Sugars: 14 g
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2. Cooking Directions
- Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Toss potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl until coated well, then spread in 1 layer in 2 shallow baking pans (15 by 10 by 1 inch) and roast, uncovered, switching position of pans halfway through roasting, until potatoes are tender and undersides are browned, 15 to 20 minutes total.
- While potatoes roast, bring water, sugar, and lime juice to a boil in a very small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then simmer until reduced to about 3 tablespoons, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss potatoes with syrup and zest in a large bowl, then sprinkle with chives.
Yield: 8 servings
3. Still Hungry?
These sweet potatoes caramelize slightly in the oven, which gives them a sweet crunch as their flesh remains creamy. Lime syrup lends them addictive acid and tart notes, and fresh chives add a faint onion flavor.
Notes:
Cooks' note: Potatoes can be roasted and syrup made 1 day ahead (without tossing together). Chill separately in airtight containers. Reheat potatoes in a single roasting pan in oven, and heat syrup in a small saucepan until hot. Toss together, then toss with zest and sprinkle with chives.
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Excellent Side Dish
thelawayne - August 24, 2008 04:35:42 PM PSTI have made this recipe for my family approx. ten times now, and it is a favorite of everyone. I use olive oil instead of the melted butter. This is an "entertaining worthy" dish.
Variation is to use cilantro instead of chives, or a combination of both. As long as everyone you are preparing for likes cilantro, it is a better choice if one or the other is used, and not both.Was this review helpful to you? Yes - No Report Abuse
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