Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Poached Eggs And Root Vegetables Recipes

PERFECT ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
• Either scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pat dry, or peel them (I generally peel mine). To slice, use a sharp chef's knife to cut them into 1-inch thick rounds. Then, cut up each round to make 1-inch cubes. The "cubes" won't be perfectly even, but that's ok.
• Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil on top. If using, sprinkle the chili pepper or several twists of freshly ground black pepper on top, followed by the salt. Toss until the sweet potatoes are all evenly coated in oil, and arrange them in a single layer.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelizing at the edges. Serve while warm. Leftover sweet potatoes will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for about 4 days. Gently reheat in the microwave or oven if desired.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and position a rack in the center of the oven.
• On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper. Roast stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are browned and tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
• Cook's Note: We recommend golden olive oil for its smooth finish and low acidity. The golden color comes from olive pressed at the peak of ripeness. These oils are made in California, southern France and Sicily.

OVEN-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 230C/210C fan/gas 8. Chop the sweet potatoes into 2-3cm cubes.
• Tip into a large, shallow roasting tin, drizzle with the oil and season with salt and pepper. If you're adding additional veg or herbs, such as sliced red onions, garlic cloves and thyme, tip these in as well. Toss everything together to coat in the oil, then roast for 20 mins. Toss again to ensure the potatoes cook evenly, and roast for another 15-20 mins until the potatoes are lightly browned on the outside and tender when pierced with a fork or knife.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Add sweet potatoes and red bell pepper; toss to coat. Transfer vegetables to pan (reserve bowl); spread in single layer. Roast 30 minutes; stir.
• To same bowl, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add broccoli and green onion whites to bowl, and toss to coat; stir into vegetable mixture in pan. Roast 5 minutes longer.
• Stir peas into vegetable mixture in pan. Roast 3 to 5 minutes longer or until peas are heated through and potatoes are very tender and beginning to brown. Top vegetables with green onion greens and cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

OVEN ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Mix sweet potatoes, sweet onion, and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat; pour into a shallow roasting pan.
• Roast sweet potato mixture in preheated oven, turning frequently, until the vegetables are soft and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the vegetables; season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH POACHED EGGS AND ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse the sweet potatoes and cut a few small slivers in the top of each. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Rinse and trim the beets as needed. Place on the other prepared cookie sheet. In the preheated oven, roast the sweet potatoes and the beets until they are cooked through. You will know they are done when a sharp knife can easily pierce them at their thickest point. Cooking time will vary according to the size of the vegetables and their freshness. You can begin checking them about 20 minutes after you place them in the oven. When they are tender, remove them from the oven and set aside until they are cool enough to handle. While the vegetables are roasting, poach the eggs. Add about 2-inches (10 centimeters) of water to a small skillet or pot large enough to hold all 4 eggs. Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the temperature to a gentle simmer. Gently slip the eggs into the water, one at a time. Cook until the white is set, the eggs have floated to the top of the pan and the yolk is filmed over. This should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove the eggs, one at a time, using a slotted spatula. Slip them onto the towel lined plate to allow any excess water to drain off. Set aside. When the sweet potatoes and beets are cool enough to handle, remove their skins, and slice them into thin rounds. To assemble: Place a handful of greens or mesclun mix on 4 dinner plates. Arrange the sweet potatoes and beets decoratively on each plate. Place one poached egg on each prepared plate. Drizzle everything with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with the grated lemon zest and chopped garlic. Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Serve at room temperature. Enjoy! Written and owned by Dena Testa Bray. Dena Testa Bray Enterprises, LLC All rights reserved. © Gathering Flavors