Spiced Sweet Potatoes with Green Onion Vinaigrette
Serves 4
Time 30 min
The sweetness of the potatoes perfectly complements this punchy green onion dressing. A great twist on a Thanksgiving tradition. From John Mackey, Whole Foods Market’s CEO, “The Whole Foods Cookbook” was created to inspire you to cook even more plant-centric meals at home.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 green onion, trimmed and sliced
- 1 tarragon sprig, minced
- 1 small garlic clove, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon Mum’s Spice Blend (see below) or other spice blend of your choice
- Parsley sprigs, for garnish
- Mum's Spice Blend
- Makes about 3/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Method
Steam sweet potatoes in a covered steamer basket over gently simmering water until tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, wine, mustard, green onion, tarragon, garlic and spice blend.
Add the sweet potatoes and toss gently to coat. Garnish with parsley.
Note: To crisp up the potatoes, spread the dressed potatoes on a foil-lined sheet. Broil until crispy, about 10 minutes.
To make Mum's Spice Blend:
Combine everything in a small airtight container, cover and shake well. Store at room temperature away from heat and light for up to 4 months.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 cup, 94 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 20g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 2g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 green onion, trimmed and sliced
- 1 tarragon sprig, minced
- 1 small garlic clove, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon Mum’s Spice Blend (see below) or other spice blend of your choice
- Parsley sprigs, for garnish
- Mum's Spice Blend
- Makes about 3/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)