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Chili Lime Sweet Potato Gratin

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil avocado oil, or unrefined coconut oil, melted
  • 2 Tbsps pure maple syrup or raw honey
  • juice of 2 fresh limes
  • 2-3 cloves fresh garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tsps smoked paprika
  • 1 tsps ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes
  • 3 lbs. sweet potatoes or yams scrubbed
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus extra to sprinkle on top
  • 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • fresh lime slices as garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f. and lightly grease a round 2-quart baking dish with a touch of oil.
  • Scrub your sweet potatoes and remove any dark spots with a knife.
  • Rinse your sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt and pat the excess moisture with a towel.
  • Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, carefully slice your potatoes into 1/8-inch thick rounds.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk your 1/4 cup oil of your choice, maple syrup or honey, fresh squeezed lime juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, red chili flakes, and sea salt.
  • Add potato rounds and gently toss until they are well coated in this dressing. Sprinkle with parmesan.
  • Layer your potato rounds nicely in your prepared baking dish as shown in the photos.
  • Using a rubber spatula, pour the remaining dressing from the bowl over the top of your sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  • Cover your dish, and bake for 40-45 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Uncover your dish, sprinkle lightly with a bit more parmesan if desired, and continue to bake for 10 minutes more, or until the tops are beautiful golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley, fresh cracked black pepper, and lime wedges.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.