Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Speck And Chimichurri Recipes

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425° F.
• Toss sweet potatoes and 2 tbsp of olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes flipping once.
• Meanwhile, blend herbs, garlic and vinegar in a blender or food processor until chopped. With motor running slowly add remaining olive oil and process until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon chimichurri onto a plater and top with roasted sweet potatoes or serve alongside fries as a dip.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Place parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, lime juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small food processor. (Alternately, you may chop everything by hand very finely.) Process until finely chopped and then transfer to a small bowl. Add in pepper flakes (if using) and olive oil and stir to combine. May add additional olive oil for desired consistency. Set aside.
• Place chopped sweet potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on seasonings and stir to coat. Place potatoes on large rimmed baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until toasted and tender.
• When finished, toss with Chimichurri and serve immediately. Yields 6, 1/2-cup servings.

CHIMICHURRI ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F (215 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place cubed potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 5 minutes.
• Drain water from potatoes and pat potatoes dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Return potatoes to the bowl and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and generous pinches of salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned on the bottom and edges, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri by combining parsley, basil, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir together and let sit while potatoes finish baking.
• Remove potatoes from the oven and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add chimichurri to hot potatoes and mix until covered.