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"baked cubed sweet potatoes tossed with lime juice, cilantro and a touch of cayenne"
this sounds great! I assume you toss the potatoes after roasting?
Correct! Here you go, Theresa. I've been making these since the recipe came out and have passed it along to many friends and they all like it.
Lime Cilantro Sweet Potatoes
Gourmet | May 2004
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 40 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking pan. Arrange potatoes in 1 layer and roast, stirring halfway through roasting, until tender, about 25 minutes total. Stir together cayenne, zest, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk together lime juice and remaining tablespoon oil in a medium bowl, then add potatoes. Sprinkle with cayenne mixture and cilantro, stirring gently to combine.