Sweet Potato Spread Recipes

SWEET POTATO BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• Wash the sweet potato then steam for 20 to 30 minutes until tender,
• Cool & peel the potato, then puree it in a food processor (I usually just mash it with a hand-held potato masher!).
• Add the butter & process until smooth, then add the nutmeg & process until well-mixed.

SWEET POTATO SPREAD

Steps:

• COOK POTATOES:.
• In a saucepan, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil.
• Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are soft when pierced with a knife (about 30 minutes). (During this period, prepare sauce.).
• Remove from saucepan. When cool, remove skin.
• PREPARE SAUCE:.
• While potatoes are cooking, peel carrot and onion, and chop into small pieces.
• Place chopped carrot and onion into another saucepan and cover with 1/2 cup of water.
• Simmer carrots and onions until soft, about 8 minutes.
• COMBINE IN FOOD PROCESSOR:.
• Pureee sweet potato in a food processor with tahini or almond butter, curry powder, and ground cumin until just combined.
• Add carrot-onion mixture and puree until smooth.

SWEET POTATO SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray; cook potatoes (covered with foil) for 15 minutes. Uncover and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, bring carrots, onion and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium nonstick skillet. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover; cook until water evaporates and vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. In a food processor, process potatoes with remaining ingredients until smooth. Add just enough water to make a spreadable paste, about 1 cup. Add carrot mixture; pulse until blended. Serve at room temperature or chilled, with whole-wheat pita wedges.

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES WITH GORGONZOLA SPREAD

Steps:

• Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high just until tender, turning once, 6-8 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Refrigerate until serving., Slice potatoes into 1/2-in.-thick rounds; brush both sides with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat on each side until browned, 4-5 minutes. Serve with spread. If desired, sprinkle with chives.

SWEET-POTATO TOAST 4 WAYS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, drizzle potatoes with oil and season with salt; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, flipping once, until tender and beginning to caramelize, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. Toasts can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.