I love sweet potato and CG and I found a delicious savory sweet potato recipe at a local BBQ joint. Cumin and fresh cilantro add a tasty and surprising twist to this delicious sweet potato dish, so if you’re looking for an alternative to a classic candied sweet potato, then try this potato recipe out; it’s easy to cook and makes a versatile side dish.
Sweet Potato Recipe Ingredients
3 SWEET POTATOES rough cut
1 cup fresh CILANTRO chopped
2-3 cloves GARLIC minced
1 tsp CUMIN
½ CHILI POWDER
SALT to taste
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How to Make a Savory Sweet Potato Recipe
- Cut most of your sweet potato into rustic sizes, but I like to cut about ½ cup of the potato into smaller sizes so it’ll cook down faster.
- Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat and add in the potato and saute for a few minutes.
- Add in the seasoning and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. I added measurements in the recipe for seasoning, but really it’s all season to taste, especially the cumin; put a little more than you think you want, and you might be surprised how tasty it gets.
- Add in 1 cup of water, cover your skillet and bring the dish to a simmer. Simmer until the potato becomes soft enough to smash with a fork and add a little more water if needed.
- Smash about ⅓ of the potato in the skillet, adjust seasoning to taste, and continue to cook to the consistency you desire.
- When the potato is done, turn off the heat and stir in the fresh cilantro.
This savory sweet potato recipe makes a great side dish. We originally had it with BBQ ribs and it was a perfect pairing. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think.
For a classic sweet potato dish, try a Candied Sweet Potato Recipe.
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