Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Prep Time:
8 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup cilantro, packed
  • ½ cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lime, zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cube the sweet potatoes and place on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray and shake on some salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Place under the broiler for 2 to 3 additional minutes to make the sweet potatoes crispy.
  4. Meanwhile, add the cilantro, pistachios, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, water, salt, and cumin to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
  5. When sweet potatoes are done, put on a serving plate and dollop on the cilantro pesto. Serve!