Sweet Potatoes With Lime Food

SPICY SWEET POTATOES WITH LIME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat a baking sheet in the oven until hot, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise; slice each half into 3 wedges. Place in a medium bowl, and toss with oil, cumin, paprika, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper.
• When baking sheet is hot, remove from oven. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on sheet. Return to oven; cook until potatoes are crisp and golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Turn, and continue cooking until golden all over, about 15 minutes more.
• Remove from oven; season with salt and pepper. Serve with limes and sauce.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH SRIRACHA AND LIME

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice (reserve the zest for later), coconut oil, salt, and Sriracha.
• Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch (25-mm) slices, either circles or half circles. Dump them in the bowl and toss to coat with the lime Sriracha elixir.
• Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheets. Roast, stirring at least once or twice, until fork tender, 30 to 40 minutes.☞TESTER TIP: The sweet potatoes will be unevenly spotted with brown patches, sorta like a leopard, when done.
• Transfer to a platter. Taste and, if desired, add more salt and Sriracha. Sprinkle with the lime zest and cilantro and commence the devouring.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH LIME SYRUP AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
• Toss potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl until coated well, then spread in 1 layer in 2 shallow baking pans (15 by 10 by 1 inch) and roast, uncovered, switching position of pans halfway through roasting, until potatoes are tender and undersides are browned, 15 to 20 minutes total.
• While potatoes roast, bring water, sugar, and lime juice to a boil in a very small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then simmer until reduced to about 3 tablespoons, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss potatoes with syrup and zest in a large bowl, then sprinkle with chives.

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES WITH LIME AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Parcook the potatoes: Place in a pot of water and boil until fork-tender; let cool. Slice each potato lengthwise into eighths.
• Preheat a grill to medium or place a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Mix 1 tablespoon salt, the lime zest and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Brush the potato wedges with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on all sides (including the skin) and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter; immediately season with the salt mixture and sprinkle with cilantro.

SWEET POTATOES WITH LIME

Steps:

• The small, purple-fleshed Hawaiian sweet potatoes that are sometimes found in the market are especially good this way. Choose firm, fresh sweet potatoes. Wash and scrub them well. Bake in a 375°F oven until tender, about 1 hour. When they are done, split the potatoes open, dot with butter, sprinkle with salt, and squeeze lime juice over them. Scatter a handful of coarsely chopped cilantro over them, if you like.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH LIME & CHIPOTLE

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in salted, boiling water until done (about 15 minutes).
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in chipotle powder, lime juice, and salt.
• Pour mixture over sweet potatoes and mash with mixer or potato masher.

SWEET POTATOES BAKED WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Rinse the potatoes under warm water. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Combine the sugar, ½ cup water, nutmeg, lemon zest and salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. Add 5 tablespoons butter and stir well. When the butter has melted, remove from the heat and beat in the lemon juice. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch disks. Use the remaining tablespoon of butter to grease a shallow baking dish. Lay the sweet potatoes in the dish in a single layer and pour the lemon syrup on top. Bake until bubbling hot, about 30 minutes.

SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH LIME MAYO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss sweet potatoes and oil on a foil-lined large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
• Roast, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, 25-30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, lime zest, and juice in a small bowl.
• Season fries with salt, top with cilantro, and serve with lime mayo for dipping.

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES WITH LIME AND CILANTRO (BOBBY FLAY)

Steps:

• Parcook the potatoes: Place in a pot of water and boil until fork-tender; let cool. Slice each potato lengthwise into eighths.
• Preheat a grill to medium or place a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Mix 1 tablespoon salt, the lime zest and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Brush the potato wedges with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on all sides (including the skin) and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter; immediately season with the salt mixture and sprinkle with cilantro.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH HONEY-LIME GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Toss sweet potatoes with oil, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl until coated.
• Transfer to a baking sheet and roast until fork tender, 25 minute.
• Whisk honey, lime juice, and cinnamon together in a small bowl while potatoes roast.
• Once potatoes are tender, coat with glaze and roast 5 minutes more.
• Garnish with cilantro.