COOKING WITH SWEET POTATOES RECIPES

Slow-roasting sweet potatoes in coconut oil and spices gives them a rich flavor and delicately crisp texture on their exterior while they turn velvety within. Don’t be tempted to take them out of the oven early. As Steven D., a reader, wrote in the notes of the recipe upon which this one is based: “The potatoes are soft after a half hour or so, but then the crusts harden in the second half hour, giving them the delicious texture that makes the dish unique.” Adding fried eggs, a smoky yogurt sauce and crunchy almonds turns a sweet potato side dish into a satisfying, meatless meal. And if you don’t have coconut oil on hand, you can use olive or another cooking oil, though the potatoes won’t have the same texture.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Total Time 1 hours 15 minutes

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

• Ingredients

This delicious side dish is packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes, onions and almonds are powerhouses of antioxidants and other nutrients -- in fact, almonds are among the most nutrient-dense foods, containing high concentrations of vitamins and minerals per calorie. Plus, olive oil and almonds contain monounsaturated fat -- the good type.

Provided by Jean Carper

Categories     Sweet Potato Side Dishes

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, CarbohydrateContent 44.7 g, FatContent 9 g, FiberContent 3.8 g, ProteinContent 3.8 g, SaturatedFatContent 1.2 g, SodiumContent 14.6 mg, SugarContent 20 g