Sweet and Spicy Roasted Potatoes Enjoy spicy Ontario potatoes and sweet potatoes topped with a flavourful Middle Eastern-style dressing. Both potatoes and dressing can be made ahead and assembled before serving. Reheat potatoes or serve at room temperature. Preparation Time: 15 minutesRoasting Time: 30 minutesServes 4 to 6 3 to 4 unpeeled Ontario Sweet Potatoes, about 1-1/4 lbs (625 g)1 large unpeeled Ontario Potato1 small Ontario Red Onion1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt1/4 tsp (1 mL) each ground cumin and cayenne pepper Dressing:1/4 cup (50 mL) plain Ontario Yogurt2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lemon juice1 tbsp (15 mL) tahini1 clove Ontario Garlic, crushedPinch each salt and pepper1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Coriander Leaves1 tbsp (15 mL) pumpkin seeds Slice sweet and regular potatoes in half lengthwise. Then cut each half into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick wedges. Peel onion, leaving stem intact. Slice into 1/2-inch (1 cm) wedges. Place vegetables in large bowl. Stir in oil. In small bowl, stir together chili powder, salt, cumin and cayenne. Sprinkle over vegetables; stir to evenly coat. Place on large parchment paper lined baking sheet. Roast in 425°F (220°C) oven, stirring after 15 minutes. Continue to roast 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Dressing: Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt and pepper. Place potato mixture on platter. Drizzle with yogurt dressing. Sprinkle with coriander and pumpkin seeds. Nutritional Information:1 Serving (When recipe serves 6):PROTEIN: 4 gramsFAT: 4 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 39 gramsCALORIES: 206FIBRE: 5 gramsSODIUM: 270 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Potatoes
