ROASTED SWEET POTATOES & FRESH FIGS
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories Salad Vegetarian Fig Sweet Potato/Yam Fall
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475°F / 240°C.
- Wash the sweet potatoes, halve them lengthwise, and then cut each half again similarly into 3 long wedges. Mix with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and some black pepper. Spread the wedges out, skin side down, on a baking sheet and cook for about 25 minutes, until soft but not mushy. Remove from the oven and leave to cool down.
- To make the balsamic reduction, place the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then decrease the heat and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes, until it thickens. Be sure to remove the pan from the heat when the vinegar is still runnier than honey; it will continue to thicken as it cools. Stir in a drop of water before serving if it does become too thick to drizzle.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes on a serving platter. Heat the remaining oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the green onions and chile. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often to make sure not to burn the chile. Spoon the oil, onions, and chile over the sweet potatoes. Dot the figs among the wedges and then drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Serve at room temperature. Crumble the cheese over the top, if using.
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Izabelah Thompson
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Ramiyah Ponder
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I loved this dish! It was so flavorful and the figs were the perfect touch.
Taymun Khan
[email protected]I'm allergic to figs, so I substituted them with apples and it was still delicious.
Kimoy Hendricks
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I make it all the time.
Shitol Chandra Hajong (obi)
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my dish turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Hurricane 415
[email protected]I thought the dish was a bit too sweet for my taste.
sahidujjaman shahi
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my potatoes didn't come out crispy.
Sibongakonke Mthethwa
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
S3X PATHAN
[email protected]I added a bit of crumbled goat cheese to the top of the dish before serving and it was delicious.
Adriatik Peposhi
[email protected]I used a different type of fig and it worked just as well.
Angela Grifin
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a fall dinner party.
Ontekile Baitaodi
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe again.
Puspa Subedi
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish.
Mashudu Mashige
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.
itamargamingYT
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved this dish! The potatoes were so flavorful and the figs added a nice touch of sweetness.
Shahzaman Junejo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my dish turned out amazing. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the figs were perfectly caramelized.
Fang Dexa
[email protected]Roasted sweet potatoes and fresh figs are a match made in heaven! The natural sweetness of the figs pairs perfectly with the earthy flavor of the potatoes.