Are you bored of the usual potatoes for chips, jackets and mashed potatoes? Have you considered using sweet potatoes instead? They are so tasty and make a big difference to a meal.
Recipes with sweet potatoes
Do sweet potatoes cook differently?
Yes they do, they do not crisp up as easily as regular potatoes and tend to be softer. They usually take around the same amount of time to cook, however.
How to make roasted sweet potatoes
Preheat oven to 220°c or 425°F.
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 2″ pieces.
Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with oil.
Stir to coat the potatoes completely in the oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Fold the sweet potatoes out onto a large baking sheet and place them in the oven for 25 minutes.
Take the sweet potatoes out of the oven and use a spatula to flip the potatoes. Sprinkle on the minced garlic and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes.
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 220°c or 425°F.Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 2" pieces.Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with oil.Stir to coat the potatoes completely in the oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.Fold the sweet potatoes out onto a large baking sheet and place in the oven for 25 minutes.Take the sweet potatoes out of the oven and use a spatula to flip the potatoes.Sprinkle on the minced garlic and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes.
