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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Looking to use sweet potatoes in something other than a casserole? Try this interesting twist in potato salad recipes that begins by roasting the sweet potatoes. Ingredients:
5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
3 slices thick bacon, chopped |
1/2 cup red onion, slivered |
1/4 cup apple jelly |
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar |
1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced |
salt, to taste |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425.
2. Toss sweet potatoes with sugar, oil, salt, and red pepper flakes.
3. Roast 25-30 minutes.
4. While potatoes are roasting, saute bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.
5. Pour off fat, leaving bacon in pan.
6. Add onions and saute 3 minutes.
7. Add jelly and vinegar, stirring until jelly melts.
8. Remove sweet potatoes from oven and put in large bowl.
9. Add bacon mixture, pecans, lime juice, and scallions to potatoes and toss.
10. Season with salt.
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