Welcome to a culinary journey where simplicity meets sophistication, and comfort intertwines with bold flavors. With this sweet potato recipe, we embark on a delectable exploration of everyone’s favorite vegetable – sweet potatoes adorned with a velvety, creamy green adobo sauce. Inspired by the desire to blend earthy sweetness with a zesty kick, this dish is more than a recipe—it’s a celebration of contrasting textures and bold flavors.
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Ingredient Spotlight
At the heart of this dish are the sweet potatoes, humble yet versatile, and a vibrant green adobo sauce that elevates the sweet potatoes to new heights. Explore the nutritional richness of roasted sweet potatoes, packed with fiber, vitamins, and a natural sweetness that caramelizes to perfection in the roasting process. The green adobo sauce, a medley of fresh herbs, spices, and creaminess, adds layers of complexity to each bite.
The Roasting Process
Drenched in a harmonious blend of paprika and garlic powder, these sweet potatoes undergo a flavorful transformation before being roasted to perfection. This dynamic duo not only enhances the natural sweetness of the potatoes but also infuses them with a smoky depth and aromatic richness. The coated sweet potatoes then roasted, allowing the paprika and garlic powder to meld into a savory crust.
The Creamy Adobo Sauce
The creamy green adobo sauce is a vibrant medley of jalapeño, cilantro, parsley, and garlic as they form the backbone of this zesty concoction. The addition of Greek yogurt introduces a velvety creaminess, creating a texture that complements the roasted sweet potatoes. A squeeze of fresh lime juice provides the finishing touch, adding a citrusy brightness that elevates the flavors to new heights.
You may also enjoy eating: Roasted carrots with lemony tahini sauce, Roasted cauliflower with tahini and feta, Crispy maple brussels sprouts with goat cheese dressing
The Equipment
For this Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe, you’ll need a few essential pieces of equipment to ensure a smooth culinary experience.
- A sturdy sheet pan is indispensable for achieving the perfect caramelization and crispiness of the sweet potatoes during the roasting process.
- A mini food processor comes into play for effortlessly creating the velvety green adobo sauce, combining jalapeño, cilantro, parsley, garlic, Greek yogurt, and lime juice with precision.
- Mixing bowls will be your culinary companions for blending and preparing the various components of this flavorful dish.
Whether you’re seeking a show-stopping side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will earn a permanent place in your repertoire of favorite meals. Get ready to savor every bite of this culinary creation because this is a good one.
Roasted sweet potatoes with creamy green adobo sauce
The sweet potatoes, caramelized to perfection, provide a delightful contrast to the velvety texture and bold, smoky notes of the adobo sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1 garlic glove
- 1/2 C cilantro
- 1/2 C parsley
- 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about juice from 1/2 lime)
- 1/4 C full fat greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Prep and make your sweet potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Scrub your potatoes and cut them lengthwise into wedges. In a medium sized bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Place on a lined sheet pan and arrange them so they're flat on the pan to make sure they are getting a nice crisp. Cook for 25-30 minutes.
Make your adobo sauce
While your potatoes roast, make your adobo sauce. Toast your jalapeno on a small nonstick pan over low/medium heat for about 10 minutes. Rotate the pepper every 2-3 minutes so all sides are blistered and softened. Once 10 minutes are up, cut lengthwise and spoon and discard the seeds. In a food processor add in all your ingredients -- including the jalapeno - but not the olive oil. Blitz and slowly add your olive oil about one tbsp at a time until you reach a creamy consistency and all your ingredients have blended together.
When your sweet potatoes are ready, drizzle on your adobo sauce. Add finishing salt and a squeeze of lime if needed. Enjoy!
