Core Spicy Sweet Potatoes With Tangy Lime And Cilantro Recipes

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.

LIME CILANTRO SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
• Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking pan. Arrange potatoes in 1 layer and roast, stirring halfway through roasting, until tender, about 25 minutes total. Stir together cayenne, zest, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk together lime juice and remaining tablespoon oil in a medium bowl, then add potatoes. Sprinkle with cayenne mixture and cilantro, stirring gently to combine.

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 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.

DINNER TONIGHT: SPICY SWEET POTATOES WITH LIME RECIPE

Steps:

• For the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set a baking sheet in the oven while warming.
• Halve the potatoes length-wise, and cut each piece into three wedges.
• Mix together the cumin, paprika and ground ginger. Coat the potato wedges quickly with the oil, and then toss with the spices and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the potatoes on the preheated baking sheet, in one layer. Set in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Flip the wedges with a spatula and cook for another 15 minutes.
• For the Sauce: Meanwhile, mix together the yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and cumin to make the yogurt dipping sauce.
• To Serve: When the potatoes are done, remove from oven and serve with the sauce.

CORE SPICY SWEET POTATOES WITH TANGY LIME AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F
• Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking pan. Arrange potatoes in 1 layer and roast, stirring halfway through roasting, until tender, about 25 minutes total. Stir together cayenne, zest, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk together lime juice and remaining tablespoon oil in a medium bowl, then add potatoes. Sprinkle with cayenne mixture and cilantro, stirring gently to combine.
• Makes 4 servings.

FRESH CORN WITH LIME AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Microwave method for cooking corn: husk corn and wash off any loose silk. Place wet corn into Ziploc bag. Place bag in microwave and cook 4 minutes; rotate ears and cook 2 more minutes. Let sit 2 minutes to finish cooking. Cool five minutes and then slice kernels off the cob.
• Combine corn kernels, lime juice, lime zest, butter, salt and pepper. **Can be made ahead up to this point.
• Just before serving, add cilantro and toss to combine. If desired, garnish with lime slices and sprig of cilantro.

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES WITH LIME CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant in center when pierced with a sharp small knife, 25 to 30 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain well. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes with a sharp small knife and quarter lengthwise.
• Prepare grill for cooking.
• Whisk together lime juice, salt, and pepper and add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Whisk in cilantro.
• When fire is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds), grill potatoes in 2 or 3 batches on lightly oiled grill rack (over coals if using a charcoal grill), uncovered, turning, until grill marks appear and potatoes are just tender, 3 to 6 minutes total.
• Serve potatoes warm or at room temperature, drizzled with vinaigrette.

SWEET POTATOES WITH YOGURT AND CILANTRO-CHILE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup oil, the honey, juice from 1 lime, a large pinch of salt and pepper to taste, and toss with potato wedges. Spread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, bake until tender and lightly browned in spots, 45 to 55 minutes. Sprinkle with additional salt to taste.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse to combine 1/3 cup oil, the cilantro, chiles, garlic, almonds, juice from remaining lime, vinegar and a large pinch of salt, until it forms a chunky purée. Taste and add more salt if needed.
• Spoon the sauce over the potatoes, dollop with some yogurt, drizzle with oil, and serve with any remaining yogurt on the side.

CREAMY AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a preheated 350 degree oven, roast the sweet potatoes until very soft, about 1 hour.
• Remove from oven and when cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes.
• In a large mixing bowl, mash the potatoes and add the butter.
• In a blender, mix all the other ingredients and blend until the peppers are all chopped up and blended into the creamy mixture.
• Mix the creamy mixture into the potatoes and pour into a casserole dish and reheat either in the oven or in the microwave.

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.

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.