Ginger Lime Sweet Potatoes Recipes

SWEET POTATO AND GINGER SLAW TIMES 2

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the oilive oil, lime juice, sugar, ginger and salt until combined.
• Add the grated sweet potatoes, nuts and scallions; reserve approximately 2 cups of the mixture for day 2 variation and serve the remainder in the lettuce leaf cups.
• Day 2: In a medium size bowl, toss together the reserved sweet potato slaw with the chicken, hoisin sauce and seasame oil; serve over a bed of mixed greens.
• The recipe serves 8, 4 on day 1 and 4 on day 2.

GINGERED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Grease a 1- to 1-1/2-quart ovenproof serving dish or spray with nonstick spray.
• Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Stick them with a knife several times each to allow steam to escape. Put them baking sheet and bake until soft. (1-1/2 to 2 hours, depending on size).
• Peel potatoes as soon as they are cool enough to handle.
• Beat with an electric mixer.
• Beat in 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add 4 tablespoons of the brown sugar and the salt, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon peel. Mix well.
• Beat in the orange juice.
• Place the potatoes in the prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle top lightly with remaining 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
• Bake for 30 minutes until heated through.
• To make ahead- After you put it together, and before baking, cover it tightly with foil and freeze. When ready to use, defrost the casserole and bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes.