Who does not love potatoes:
fried, sautéed, boiled, roasted – all these delicious variations have
been a staple food for millions of people all over the world for
centuries. However, now more and more
people are watching their diets and look for a healthier alternative to this “packed
to the rafters” carbs loader.
The solution to this dilemma in my kitchen is sweet potatoes
– similarly versatile and very tasty but a much lighter and healthier
option. Two of my most popular recipes are
making a mash or roasting them, hence my "Sweet potato wedges" recipe. I use ground chipotle (smoke-dried
jalapeno) because it has this delicious smoky flavour and brings a bit of heat
but if you are not a fan of this spice, you can add few dry chili flakes, a
pinch of cayenne pepper or hot paprika for an extra kick.
To feed 4 people you need:
2 medium size sweet potatoes
½ tsp smoked paprika
4 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
4 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
1/3 of ground chipotle (optional)
2 rosemary sprigs
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
Method:
Pre-heat your oven to 180C.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into wedges about 2 cm thick
and 8-10 cm long. Place garlic on a chopping board and lightly flatten with the back of a knife. I then place them into
a plastic bag with all the other ingredients and give everything a good
mix. I learnt this trick from Nigella
Lawson, not only does it ensure that each piece is covered evenly with the
spices but your hands remain clean.
Once it is done, empty
the bag onto the roasting tray, spray the wedges evenly and place it in the
oven. Cook for about 20
minutes, turning occasionally so the wedges get a nice brown colour all over.
Serve alongside any meat or fish dish or on its own as a
healthy snack.
Enjoy!!!
yum!!
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