Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Chimichurri Food

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425° F.
• Toss sweet potatoes and 2 tbsp of olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes flipping once.
• Meanwhile, blend herbs, garlic and vinegar in a blender or food processor until chopped. With motor running slowly add remaining olive oil and process until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon chimichurri onto a plater and top with roasted sweet potatoes or serve alongside fries as a dip.

CHIMICHURRI ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F (215 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place cubed potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 5 minutes.
• Drain water from potatoes and pat potatoes dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Return potatoes to the bowl and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and generous pinches of salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned on the bottom and edges, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri by combining parsley, basil, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir together and let sit while potatoes finish baking.
• Remove potatoes from the oven and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add chimichurri to hot potatoes and mix until covered.

MAHOGANY BROILED CHICKEN WITH SMOKY LIME SWEET POTATOES AND CILANTRO CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together chopped cilantro, olive oil, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside.
• In medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, mustard, hoisin sauce and vinegar. Reserve 2/3 of this mixture. To remainder, add 1/2 cup lime juice and stir in chicken; cover and refrigerate.
• Place sweet potatoes in a heavy saucepan and cover with boiling water. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid, then drain potatoes in colander. Return potatoes to reserved cooking water and add butter, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, cumin, lime zest, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Mash potatoes.
• Preheat the broiler. Thread chicken on 8 bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes. Broil about 6 inches from heat, basting with reserved mahogany sauce until done, about 8 minutes. To serve, divide potatoes among 4 plates; top each with 2 skewers of chicken and drizzle with cilantro chimichurri sauce. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

SWEET POTATO BOWL WITH CHIMICHURRI(ARGENTINA)

Steps:

• To make Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa:
• Preheat oven to 425°F Toss sweet potatoes with oil on large baking sheet, and spread in single layer. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and roast 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft, stirring halfway through.
• Meanwhile, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook.
• 15 minutes, or until tender. Season with salt, if desired.
• To make Chimichurri:
• Warm oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Blend parsley, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes in food processor until coarsely chopped. Pour in warm oil, and pulse quickly until blended.
• Divide sweet potatoes and quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each serving with 3 Tbs. Chimichurri, and garnish with sliced avocado, if using. Drizzle with extra Chimichurri, if desired.

CHIMICHURRI CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• For the cauliflower: Remove the outer green leaves from the head of cauliflower and trim the stem. Using a large knife, cut the cauliflower in half lengthwise, through the core. Cut a 1 1/2-inch thick steak from each half (save the remaining cauliflower for another use).
• Place the steaks on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Whisk the oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder and coriander together in a small bowl. Brush half of the mixture on the top of the steaks, flip them and brush the remaining mixture on the other side. Roast the steaks until golden brown, about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• For the mashed sweet potatoes: While the cauliflower roasts, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and a pinch of salt and cook until fork tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, return to the saucepan and cover to keep warm.
• Just before serving, with the back of a fork or potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth. Add the warm soy milk and continue to mash. Grate the garlic clove into the saucepan, add a pinch each of salt and pepper and stir to combine. Keep warm.
• For the chimichurri: Combine all the chimichurri ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
• Spread the mashed potatoes on plates and top with cauliflower steaks. Drizzle with some of the chimichurri. Serve and enjoy!