Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Sweet Potatoes with Avocado-Basil Crema by @starinfinitefood

1h28

4 servings

🥔

680 g

Sweet potatoes

🫒

3 tbsp

Olive oil

🥔

1 tbsp

Potato starch

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

🧄

1 tsp

Garlic powder

🌶️

1 tsp

Smoked paprika

🌿

1 tsp

Dried oregano

🧀

180 ml

Parmesan cheese

🥑

1

Avocado

🧀

120 ml

Cottage cheese

🥛

160 ml

Milk

🌿

80 ml

Basil

🍋

0.5

Lemon juice

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

⚫

Pepper

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 425 F and place a sheet pan lined with parchment paper in the oven while it preheats.

  2. Add
    • Sweet potatoes
    • Olive oil

    Add the sweet potatoes to a mixing bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil and toss.

  3. Add
    • Potato starch
    • Salt

    Add the spices and starch and toss again.

  4. Spread
    • Sweet potatoes

    Spread the sweet potatoes on the sheet pan and roast for 20-23 minutes, flipping halfway, until they easily pierce with a fork or toothpick.

  5. Reduce

    Remove them from the oven and reduce the heat to 375.

  6. Mash
    • Sweet potatoes

    Cover each sweet potato with a small piece of parchment paper and mash with a flat-bottomed glass.

  7. Brush
    • Olive oil
    • Parmesan cheese

    Brush the tops with the remaining oil, then add half the Parmesan.

  8. Roast
    • Parmesan cheese

    Roast for 25 minutes, then flip and add the remaining Parmesan to the other side and roast another 25 minutes.

  9. Cool
    • Sweet potatoes

    Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly, as they crisp up as they cool.

  10. Add
    • Avocado
    • Cottage cheese
    • Milk

    Add all the crema ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

  11. Serve
    • Sweet potatoes

    Serve the sweet potatoes with the crema dip.

Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Sweet Potatoes with Avocado-Basil Crema by @starinfinitefood

1h28

4 servings

🥔

680 g

Sweet potatoes

🫒

3 tbsp

Olive oil

🥔

1 tbsp

Potato starch

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

🧄

1 tsp

Garlic powder

🌶️

1 tsp

Smoked paprika

🌿

1 tsp

Dried oregano

🧀

180 ml

Parmesan cheese

🥑

1

Avocado

🧀

120 ml

Cottage cheese

🥛

160 ml

Milk

🌿

80 ml

Basil

🍋

0.5

Lemon juice

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

⚫

Pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Preheat the oven to 425 F and place a sheet pan lined with parchment paper in the oven while it preheats.

    🍳Sheet pan
    📜Parchment paper

  2. Step 2/11

    Add the sweet potatoes to a mixing bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil and toss.

    🥔Sweet potatoes
    🫒Olive oil
    🥣Mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/11

    Add the spices and starch and toss again.

    🥔Potato starch
    🧂Salt
    🧄Garlic powder
    🌶️Smoked paprika
    🌿Dried oregano
    🥣Mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/11

    Spread the sweet potatoes on the sheet pan and roast for 20-23 minutes, flipping halfway, until they easily pierce with a fork or toothpick.

    🥔Sweet potatoes
    🍳Sheet pan
    🍴Fork
    ✨Toothpick

  5. Step 5/11

    Remove them from the oven and reduce the heat to 375.

  6. Step 6/11

    Cover each sweet potato with a small piece of parchment paper and mash with a flat-bottomed glass.

    🥔Sweet potatoes
    📜Parchment paper
    🥛Flat-bottomed glass

  7. Step 7/11

    Brush the tops with the remaining oil, then add half the Parmesan.

    🫒Olive oil
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🖌️Brush

  8. Step 8/11

    Roast for 25 minutes, then flip and add the remaining Parmesan to the other side and roast another 25 minutes.

    🧀Parmesan cheese

  9. Step 9/11

    Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly, as they crisp up as they cool.

    🥔Sweet potatoes

  10. Step 10/11

    Add all the crema ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

    🥑Avocado
    🧀Cottage cheese
    🥛Milk
    🌿Basil
    🍋Lemon juice
    🧄Garlic
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper

  11. Step 11/11

    Serve the sweet potatoes with the crema dip.

    🥔Sweet potatoes

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Oils, Starch, Spices, Herbs, Dairy, Fruits

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes, Olive oil, Potato starch, Salt, Garlic powder, Smoked paprika, Dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, Avocado, Cottage cheese, Milk, Basil, Lemon juice, Garlic, Pepper

Notes

Sweet potatoes (sliced into 1-inch thick rounds), Olive oil (divided), Potato starch (or cornstarch), Salt (for the sweets), Parmesan cheese (shredded, divided), Avocado (ripe), Milk (any unsweetened milk or water), Basil (fresh), Lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon), Pepper (to taste)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Halal, soy-free, Sugar-Free, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Calories

310 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 12g, Carbohydrates: 28g, Fat: 18g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 220mg, Potassium: 480mg, Sodium: 520mg, Magnesium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 480µg, Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin K: 20µg, Vitamin B6: 0.3mg, Folate: 30µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 13 minutes

Overall

1 hour 28 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Mixing bowl, Parchment paper, Sheet pan, Flat-bottomed glass, Brush, Fork, Toothpick

Appliances

Oven, Food processor

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Snack, Appetizer, Dip

Occasions

Everyday, Game Day Snack

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Creamy, Smooth

Flavors

Savory, Garlicky, Smoky, Cheesy, Tangy, Herby

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

cooked sweet potatoes : 3-4 days (store in an airtight container,reheat in oven or air fryer to restore crispiness), avocado-basil crema : 2-3 days (store in an airtight container,press plastic wrap directly on surface to limit browning)