Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Food

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag toss the cubed sweet potatoes with melted butter or oil; add the rest of ingredients; toss well to coat.
• Transfer to a greased baking dish (large enough to hold the potatoes in one layer).
• Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for about 22-25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender but not too soft (tossing with a wooden spoon or spatula about every 15-20 minutes, baking time will vary depending on the size you cut the potatoes).
• *NOTE* careful not to over bake as the potatoes will become mushy.
• Delicious!

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. Turn the fries over using a spatula, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until they are all crispy on the outside and tender inside. Thinner fries may not take as long.

SPICY QUINOA WITH SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the quinoa in a bowl and cover with water; drain. Repeat twice; drain well. (This will help remove bitterness.) Transfer the quinoa to a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the quinoa is dry, about 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan, leaving the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape; reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and garlic and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the chile powder, coriander and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spices darken, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, the jalapeno, sweet potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Add the sweet potato mixture to the quinoa, then add the cilantro and lime juice and toss; season with salt.

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper overtop. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the potatoes over with a spatula, and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.

SPICY-SWEET ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with oil.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir to coat sweet potatoes evenly.
• Spread sweet potatoes out on a large baking sheet.
• Bake 15 minutes. Stir and bake another 15 to 20 minutes.

SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a zip-top plastic bag, toss potatoes and oil.
• Combine remaining ingredients; add to bag; toss to coat.
• Transfer to a greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

HOT & SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the sweet potatoes and cut crossways into slices 2.5cm thick. Lay each potato on a large sheet of foil, keeping the slices together.
• Drizzle each potato with the olive oil, sprinkle with the thyme leaves, about half of the chopped chilli and season with plenty of salt and pepper. With your hands, massage the flavourings into each slice. Replace the slices in their original positions. Lay a thyme sprig across the top of each potato and sprinkle with the remaining chilli. Wrap the foil securely round the potatoes to make two parcels. (You can prepare to this stage up to 24 hours ahead.)
• Put the foil parcels on the rack over the hottest part of the barbecue and cook for 45 minutes until the potatoes are buttery and softened. (Unwrap and test with the point of a knife to check if they're ready).

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO "FRIES"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F With aluminum foil or parchment paper, line a cookie sheet.
• In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings. Mix well to evenly coat potatoes. Place potato strips on the foil or parchment lined cookie sheet and leave space between strips for even baking.
• Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until potatoes become crispy. Turn strips every 5 to 7 minutes as needed. Serve immediately.

SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place sweet potatoes, olive oil, brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large resealable plastic bag; shake to coat potatoes evenly. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Toss 2 pounds sweet potatoes (cut into wedges) with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons each brown sugar and salt, 1/4 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Roast cut-side down on a baking sheet in a 425 oven until crisp, 30 minutes, turning once.

SWEET AND SPICY GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Put the olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper, cinnamon, ginger and 1 tablespoon of the honey and whisk to combine. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway though, until the potatoes are tender and the edges are crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, make the glaze: Put the chili sauce, red pepper flakes, hot sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a small saucepot. Set the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the ingredients come together, about 2 minutes.
• Pour the warm glaze over the potatoes on the baking sheet and toss to coat. Pour the glazed potatoes into a serving dish and sprinkle with the pecans and scallions. Serve warm.

SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Place diced potatoes and onions in large bowl, toss with olive oil to coat.
• Add all other ingredients, toss to coat.
• Pour into buttered casserole dish.
• Roast in oven for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and edges are browned and caramelized.
• Adjust spiciness/seasonings to taste.
• Stir gently halfway through cooking time or as needed.

SPICY SMOKED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• For the rub: Mix together the paprika, salt, sugar, pepper, chile powder and dry mustard in a small bowl.
• For the potato salad: Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until almost done, about 10 minutes. Drain, place in a large bowl, drizzle with the oil and toss with 2 tablespoons of the rub. Place the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until the fat renders and the bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Sprinkle the sawdust chips over the center of the bottom of the smoker and put the rack in place. Place the potatoes on the rack. Close the lid and turn the heat to medium. Smoke the potatoes until fully cooked, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing. Mix together the mayonnaise, cilantro, mustard, adobo sauce, salt, black pepper and scallions in a large bowl. Add half of the bacon and the potatoes. Toss to combine, and then toss with the remaining bacon. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

SPICY SWEET ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place all ingredients in a ziploc bag & toss to coat.
• Spread sweet potato cubes around on a broiler pan or cookie sheet.
• Roast at 400 degrees F for 40 - 45 min, or until lightly browned & tender when pierced with a fork.
• Stir pieces around a bit to turn them, after first 20 minutes roasting.

SWEET AND SPICY OVEN ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Lightly oil a heavy baking sheet.
• Peel sweet potatoes if desired.
• Cut into 1/2 to 1 inch cubes.
• Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with oil.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir to coat evenly.
• Spread sweet potatoes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so to keep them from burning.

SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sweet potatoes and oil. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

SWEET AND SPICY MEXICAN ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Wash and cut sweet potatoes into equal sized rounds - about 1/2 inch thick.
• Toss sweet potatoes with oil, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.
• Roast on a sheet pan, flat side down, flipping halfway through, for about 22-26 minutes, until tender all the way through and caramelized on both sides.
• Serve topped with about a 1 tablespoon drizzle of honey and your favorite mexican garnishes - cilantro, lime, and extra chili flakes.

SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
• Place the sweet potato wedges, olive oil, spices and garlic into a bowl and mix to coat the wedges well.
• Place onto a baking sheet and transfer into the oven to bake for about 30 minutes, or until cooked, turning once halfway through cooking.

SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Wash, scrub and trim the ends off the potatoes. Peel some of skin off with a small knife or potato peeler, then cut in half length-wise. See recipe notes. Cut each piece into two or three wedges (1/2" each) and place in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the honey, olive oil, crushed red pepper and salt to the bowl with the sweet potatoes, together until the potatoes are coated.
• Place the potatoes evenly on the lined baking sheet scraping any of the olive oil mixture on the baking sheet too, also making sure the potatoes are laying flat on the baking sheet.
• Roast the potatoes on the bottom rack of the oven, turning gently one time about half-way through. Total time is 35-45 minutes, which will differ depending on your oven. Look for fork-tender wedges that are slightly brown and crispy on the edges and sides at 35 minutes, and add time accordingly.
• Remove from oven, arrange on a platter and serve with yogurt sauce on the top or on the side or both.
• For the YOGURT SAUCE
• Combine the yogurt, lime juice, olive oil and salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix together with a spoon.
• Drizzle the yogurt over the Sweet Potatoes for serving, along with a sprinkle of chopped Italian Parsley and sliced green onion.
• OPTIONAL OUTDOOR GRILLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS RECIPEHeat the grill (you'll need direct heat that's approximately 350 degrees) and prep the sweet potatoes by cutting them in 1/2 wedges as noted above. Put the potates in a medium-sized bowl, and drizzle with just enough olive oil to coat them. Sprinkle with a little salt and toss one more time. Place the wedges on the grill, cover them and cook until light grill marks appear, 4-5 minutes, then rotate to the other side. Continue rotating until the potatoes are tender, which will depend on the heat of your grill, but approximately 5-7 more minutes. In the same bowl you just used, continue with the recipe and add the honey, olive oil, red pepper flakes and salt, whisking the ingredients together with a fork to combine. When the sweet potatoe wedges are done, add them to the bowl and quickly toss to coat, then tranfer the potatoes to a serving dish and serve with the yogurt sauce on the side or drizzled on top.