Savory Gingered Sweet Potatoes 🍠
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
Delight your taste buds with these mouthwatering Savory Gingered Sweet Potatoes. Infused with the warmth of ginger and garlic, these roasted sweet potatoes are a delightful addition to any meal. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a comforting side dish, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. |
| 2 | Bake the sweet potatoes: Place the whole sweet potatoes in a baking dish and roast them in the preheated oven until they are tender. Depending on their size, this can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour or more. You’ll know they’re done when a fork easily pierces through the flesh. |
| 3 | Prepare the ginger sauce: While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil and black pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat until the oil is hot and shimmering. Add the minced garlic and chopped ginger, and sauté until they are fragrant and just beginning to soften, about 3-4 minutes. |
| 4 | Season the sauce: Remove the black pepper from the saucepan and discard it. Stir in the salt, adjusting the amount to suit your taste preferences. Add the balsamic vinegar, starting with 3 tablespoons, and taste the sauce. Add more vinegar if desired for extra tanginess. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently until the sweet potatoes are ready. |
| 5 | Assemble and serve: Once the sweet potatoes are tender, remove them from the oven. Carefully split each potato lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Drizzle the warm ginger sauce generously over each potato, allowing it to seep into the nooks and crannies. Serve the savory gingered sweet potatoes hot as a delightful side dish or as a satisfying main course. Enjoy! |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 227.3
- Fat Content: 12.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 122.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.1g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 6.7g
- Protein Content: 2.2g
Keywords:
Potato, Vegetable, Savory, < 4 Hours
Recipe Category:
Yam/Sweet Potato
Note: Adjust the seasoning and vinegar according to your taste preferences. You can also sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro over the potatoes before serving for added freshness and flavor. Enjoy these savory gingered sweet potatoes as a delightful side dish or a satisfying main course.
