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SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH YOGURT SAUCE

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Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce are a delicious balance of sweet and spicy with a cool hit of lime-infused yogurt drizzled over just prior to serving.

Spicy Roasted Swee Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce on a white tray

I used to run myself completely ragged with preparations for the holidays.

There was really no task too small or too Christmas-y for me.

Ingredients for Spicy Roasted Sweet Potaoes with Yogurt Sauce

Decorate every inch of the house including all the bathrooms?

Yes.

Go to parties every week between Thanksgiving and New Years, with too much eating and drinking?

Check.

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce in a silver bowl with seasoning on top

Spend days on end cooking, cleaning and wrapping gifts until very late while simultaneously making many pounds of homemade candy from scratch?

Yes, folks, I’m a recovering English Toffee making addict 🙂

Ingredients for Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce

I’m so over it.

Now my idea of a perfect pre-holiday get-together is brunch, small gifts and a couple of close friends.

Sure, I’ll suffer through at least one big, juicy party.

And if they have those little hot dog things, count me in.

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce shown plain on a white tray

The rest of the month is reserved for staying close to home and going to bed early.

Maybe some hot chocolate with almond milk.

While watching TV or reading a book with my feet up.

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce on a white platter

With this unfussy attitude in mind, I submit to you these Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce.

This cozy vegetable side dish is just as comfortable on a holiday table as it is alongside roasted chicken or a piece of grilled fish for a casual dinner.

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce on a white platter with a silver spoon

QUICK LEFTOVER IDEA: 

  • Mash leftover sweet potatoes with the back of a fork
  • Place some on one side of a large flour tortilla
  • Cover with shredded cheese
  • Fold the tortilla in half
  • Pan fry both sides in a non-stick pan with olive oil
  • It’ll be all toasty and melted 🙂
  • Extra fabulous with leftover yogurt sauce drizzled on top

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SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH YOGURT SAUCE

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Ingredients

  • Heat Oven to 425
  • Line a large baking pan with parchment paper
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or a little more if you like it spicier
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • YOGURT SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
  • Flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped fine
  • Green onion white part only, sliced thin

Instructions

  • PREP THE SWEET POTATOES
  • Wash, scrub and trim the ends off the potatoes, then cut in half length-wise. Cut each piece into two or three wedges and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the honey, olive oil, crushed red pepper and salt, and toss till combined.
  • Place the potatoes on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper and scrape any of the olive oil mixture on the baking sheet too.
  • Roast on the bottom rack of the oven, gently turning once half-way through, for 35-45 minutes. Note: The time will differ depending on your oven. You want fork-tender wedges that are slightly brown and crispy on the edges and sides.
  • Remove from oven, place on platter and serve with yogurt sauce.
  • MAKE THE YOGURT SAUCE
  • Combine Yogurt, lime juice, olive oil and salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix.
  • GARNISH
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and green onion.
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  1. Jen Tirdel

    December 17, 2017 at 9:01 am

    This looks scrumptious, Paige! I can't find the recipe for the yogurt sauce though... am I missing something? would you mind emailing it? xo thanks, jen
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  7. Helene

    December 23, 2017 at 6:20 am

    I prepare this at times almost the same way and I do serve it with a yogurt lime cilantro sauce. What I have never added before is honey. I will try your version next time for sure! =D
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  8. Amanda Mason

    December 23, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    These look amazing! I too run myself ragged during the holidays...so much that I landed myself with the flu this year :( But glad your holidays have been busy!! This recipe is unique and I love it! I always look for new ways to make sweet potatoes! I'll be giving this recipe a try!!
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  10. Julie

    December 24, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    Mmmm spicy sweet potatoes are my favorite! We usually grill them in the summer but I'll have to try your method of roasting them when it's too cold to grill outside.
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  11. Lauren

    December 25, 2017 at 7:53 am

    Love the flavor combination of spicy and the cool yogurt sauce with the sweet potatoes. This is a great side dish or even as an appetizer. Will definitely be trying!
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  13. Martha

    December 31, 2017 at 7:58 am

    YES, I am going to try and make this tonight!! It's almost like I have already eaten this recipe as I have been staring that the photos for weeks now. Wish me luck!
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