Sweet Potato Bowls With Spiced Lamb And Mushrooms Food

SWEET POTATO BOWLS WITH SPICED LAMB AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with about 1" water; season with a big pinch of salt. Set a steamer basket in pot. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Add potato, cover, and steam until fork-tender, 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss sliced fennel, onion, vinegar, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add lamb, cumin, cinnamon, 1 tsp. pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt and press into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until well browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Break up into pieces with a spatula and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 1-2 minutes. Push mixture to one side of skillet and add mushrooms in an even layer; season with salt. Cook, undisturbed, until beginning to brown and soften, 3 minutes, then stir together with lamb mixture. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown, about 2 minutes more.
• Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl.
• Divide potato halves between bowls and mash slightly with a fork. Top with yogurt sauce and mushroom mixture. Lift fennel and onion out of vinegar with your hands and scatter over bowls; discard vinegar. Top with mint, fennel fronds (if using), and pepper.

HEALTHY TUNA GRAIN BOWL WITH TURMERIC SWEET POTATOES AND SPICY YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Toss the sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of the turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated. Roast until tender and lightly browned, tossing halfway through, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the frozen brown rice according to package directions; keep warm. Toss the sliced cabbage, carrot ribbons, the juice from 1 lime half, a pinch of salt and a couple grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until well dressed and combined.
• Squeeze the juice from the remaining 2 lime halves into a small bowl. Stir in the yogurt, fish sauce, chili paste, honey, the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, a pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Divide the warm rice among 4 shallow bowls (about 3/4 cup per bowl). Top with the roasted sweet potatoes, cabbage-carrot slaw, tuna (about 1/4 cup per bowl), edamame and sliced scallions. Drizzle with the spicy yogurt dressing, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve with the reserved lime wedges for squeezing.

LAMB SHANKS WITH SWEET POTATO RISOTTO AND SERRANO VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Season shanks on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat oil in a large rondeau until almost smoking. Add shanks and sear on both sides until golden brown. Remove shanks to a plate.
• Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme to the pan, season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are golden brown. Return the lamb to the pan, add the wine, and cook until completely reduced. Add stock to cover and bring to a boil. Cover and place in the oven. Cook for approximately 2 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
• Strain sauce through a fine strainer into a medium saucepan. Add the serrano, sugar, and vinegar and cook until reduced by 1/2. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve with Sweet Potato Risotto with Roasted Chanterelles.
• Place water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Heat oil and butter in a medium high-sided saute pan. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft. Add rice and toss to coat in the mixture. Add wine and cook until completely reduced. Add 2 cups of the boiling water and cook until absorbed. Continue adding 1 cup of water at a time and cook, stirring often, until all liquid is absorbed. Repeat until rice is al dente.
• Stir in the sweet potato and mix until combined. Add the butter and Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fold in the pine nuts and reserved chanterelles, and scrape the mixture into a bowl. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and the white truffle oil.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place mushrooms in a medium baking pan, toss with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

MOROCCAN LAMB & SWEET POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C Heat the oil in a nonstick flameproof casserole over moderately high heat. Add the lamb and cook for 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer the lamb to a plate and put aside. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the casserole and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.
• Return the lamb to the casserole. Add the coriander, cumin, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste, stirring to coat. Add the tomato paste and 1 cup water and bring to the boil. Add the quartered onions. Cover and transfer the casserole to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Add the sweet potatoes, mushrooms, prunes and 1/3 cup water. Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until the lamb and potatoes are tender. Top with the parsley and serve with rice, if using.

SPICY SWEET POTATO HASH

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.
• While the bacon cooks, put the cubed sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power for 5 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then add sweet potatoes, garlic powder, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until potatoes are brown and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bacon, jalapeno, and BBQ sauce and cook over low heat, 2 to 3 minutes more.

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH GROUND LAMB AND SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir lamb in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add onion, leek, and celery to the skillet and saute until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, chickpeas, cumin, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Return lamb to the skillet and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Pour lamb mixture into a baking pan. Mash the sweet potato in a bowl, stir in tahini and green onions, and spread on top of the lamb.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling throughout and top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.